Application progress on 18F-FDG PET/CT parameters and inflammatory markers in prognostic prediction of nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor prevalent in China and Southeast Asian countries,characterized by a high recurrence and metastasis rate.Clinically,18F-fluorodeoxyglucose(FDG)PET/CT imaging and monitoring of biochemical indicators have become indispensable components of the management of patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma.The combined use of 18F-FDG PET/CT and inflammatory markers may have significant potential in improving the accuracy of nasopharyngeal carcinoma diagnosis and personalized treatment.This combination also plays a crucial role in enhancing the clinical prognosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients.The authors systematically reviewed the application progress of 18F-FDG PET/CT parameters and inflammatory markers in predicting the prognosis of nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients.