scholarly journals Diagnostic Role of 18F-FECH-PET/CT Compared with Bone Scan in Evaluating the Prostate Cancer Patients Referring with Biochemical Recurrence

ISRN Oncology ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mustafa Takesh ◽  
Khaldoun Odat Allh ◽  
Stefan Adams ◽  
Christian Zechmann
Keyword(s):  
Biochemical Recurrence ◽  
Bone Scan ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Short Interval ◽  
The Other ◽  
Bone Involvement ◽  
Significant Gain ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Diagnostic Role

18F-FECH-PET/CT has been proved to be an imaging agent for prostate carcinoma. However, its role in detecting the bone metastases is still blurred owing to the lack of related studies. The purpose of our study was to assess the efficacy of PET with 18F-ethylcholine in assessing the bone status and to compare the results with that of conventional bone scan findings. For this purpose, we selected 37 patients (mean age 69±7), who had been referred for restaging purposes due to biochemical recurrences and underwent both 18F-FECH-PET/CT and bone scan in a short interval. Generally 18 patients out 37 patients referred with biochemical relapse were confirmed to have bone involvement. From 18 confirmed bone involvement cases, 18F-FECH-PET/CT identified correctly the bone involvement in 15 cases with overall sensitivity of 83.3%. On the other hand, bone scan identified 17 out of 18 confirmed cases with overall sensitivity of 94.4%. The lesion-related results show that the sensitivity of each investigation differs with the anatomical regions, and by comparing both results, 18F-FECH-PET/CT was mostly superior to bone scan; however, without a statistical significance (P>0.1). In conclusion, no significant gain in sensitivity was achieved using bone scan compared with 18F-FECH-PET/CT.

scholarly journals The Diagnostic Role of 18F-Choline, 18F-Fluciclovine and 18F-PSMA PET/CT in the Detection of Prostate Cancer With Biochemical Recurrence: A Meta-Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rang Wang ◽  
Guohua Shen ◽  
Mingxing Huang ◽  
Rong Tian
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Biochemical Recurrence ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Detection Rates ◽  
Psma Pet ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Diagnostic Role ◽  
Sensitivity Specificity

BackgroundDiagnosing the biochemical recurrence (BCR) of prostate cancer (PCa) is a clinical challenge, and early detection of BCR can help patients receive optimal treatment. We conducted a meta-analysis to define the diagnostic accuracy of PET/CT using 18F-labeled choline, fluciclovine, and prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) in patients with BCR.MethodsMultiple databases were searched until March 30, 2021. We included studies investigating the diagnostic accuracy of 18F-choline, 18F-fluciclovine, and 18F-PSMA PET/CT in patients with BCR. The pooled sensitivity, specificity, and detection rate of 18F-labeled tracers were calculated with a random-effects model.ResultsA total of 46 studies met the included criteria; 17, 16, and 13 studies focused on 18F-choline, fluciclovine, and PSMA, respectively. The pooled sensitivities of 18F-choline and 18F-fluciclovine were 0.93 (95% CI, 0.85–0.98) and 0.80 (95% CI, 0.65–0.897), and the specificities were 0.91 (95% CI, 0.73–0.97) and 0.66 (95% CI, 0.50–0.79), respectively. The pooled detection rates of 18F-labeled choline, fluciclovine and PSMA were 66, 74, and 83%, respectively. Moreover, the detection rates of 18F-labeled choline, fluciclovine, and PSMA were 35, 23, and 58% for a PSA level less than 0.5 ng/ml; 41, 46, and 75% for a PSA level of 0.5–0.99 ng/ml; 62, 57, and 86% for a PSA level of 1.0–1.99 ng/ml; 80, 92, and 94% for a PSA level more than 2.0 ng/ml.ConclusionThese three 18F-labeled tracers are promising for detecting BCR in prostate cancer patients, with 18F-choline showing superior diagnostic accuracy. In addition, the much higher detection rates of 18F-PSMA showed its superiority over other tracers, particularly in low PSA levels.Systematic Review RegistrationPROSPERO, identifier CRD42020212531.

scholarly journals Diagnostic role of technitium-99m bone scan in severe COVID-19-associated myositis

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glen Hookey ◽  
Qamar Ahmad ◽  
Thomas McCune ◽  
Jolanta Kowalewska ◽  
Barbara Amaker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Scan ◽  
Diagnostic Role

Bone metastasis in patients with non-small cell lung cancer: The diagnostic role of F-18 FDG PET/CT

2010 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 231-235 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ningbo Liu ◽  
Li Ma ◽  
Wei Zhou ◽  
Qingsong Pang ◽  
Man Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Bone Metastasis ◽  
Small Cell Lung Cancer ◽  
Fdg Pet ◽  
Small Cell ◽  
Small Cell Lung ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Diagnostic Role ◽  
Fdg Pet Ct

scholarly journals Potential of Radiolabeled PSMA PET/CT or PET/MRI Diagnostic Procedures in Gliomas/Glioblastomas

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 94-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco Bertagna ◽  
Domenico Albano ◽  
Elisabetta Cerudelli ◽  
Maria Gazzilli ◽  
Raffaele Giubbini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Reports ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Whole Body Imaging ◽  
Mri Imaging ◽  
Psma Pet ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Diagnostic Role

Background: Radiolabeled prostate-specific membrane antigen PSMA-based PET/CT or PET/MRI is a whole-body imaging technique currently performed for the detection of prostate cancer lesions. PSMA has been also demonstrated to be expressed by the neovasculature of many other solid tumors. Objective: The aim of this review is to evaluate the possible diagnostic role of radiolabeled PSMA PET/CT or PET/MRI in patients with gliomas and glioblastomas, by summarizing the available literature data. Methods: A comprehensive literature search of the PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase and Cochrane library databases was conducted to find relevant published articles about the diagnostic performance of radiolabeled PSMA binding agents in PET/CT or PET/MRI imaging of patients with suspected gliomas or glioblastomas. Results: Seven case reports or case series and 3 studies enrolling more than 10 patients showed that gliomas and glioblastoma are PSMA-avid tumors. Conclusion: Radiolabeled PSMA imaging seems to be useful in analyzing glioma/glioblastoma. Further studies enrolling a wider population are needed to clarify the real clinical and diagnostic role of radiolabeled PSMA in this setting and its possible position in the diagnostic flow-chart.

scholarly journals Brunner’s Gland Hyperplasia in a Patient after Roux-Y Gastric Bypass: An Important Pitfall in GLP-1 Receptor Imaging

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Matthias Hepprich ◽  
Kwadwo Antwi ◽  
Beatrice Waser ◽  
Jean Claude Reubi ◽  
Damian Wild ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Gastric Bypass ◽  
Receptor Imaging ◽  
Brunner's Glands ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Brunner’S Glands ◽  
Diagnostic Role ◽  
Glucagon Like Peptide 1 ◽  
Tracer Accumulation

Severe cases of postprandial hypoglycaemia after bariatric surgery can be a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The diagnostic role of 68Ga-DOTA-Exendin-4 PET/CT in postbariatric hypoglycaemia for further treatment decisions is unclear. We present a case of a 50-year-old woman with frequent and severe postprandial hypoglycaemic (≤2.5 mmol/L) episodes starting three years after Roux-Y gastric bypass. Despite strict dietary adherence and several medical therapies, the patient remained severely affected, and 68Ga-DOTA-Exendin-4 PET/CT was performed to exclude atypical presentation of an insulinoma or nesidioblastosis. No pancreatic abnormalities were found, but intensive tracer accumulation in the first and second part of the duodenum was detected, which proved to be hyperplastic Brunner’s glands on histology and were strongly positive for the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor. This case provides histopathological verification that duodenal 68Ga-DOTA-Exendin-4 uptake is caused by uptake in Brunner’s glands and points to a potential relationship between bariatric surgery and Brunner’s glands.

Clinical Retrospective Analysis of 42 Patients with Primary Bone Lymphoma Treated at Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital

Blood ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 128 (22) ◽  
pp. 5404-5404
Author(s):  
Katie Guo ◽  
Melissa Boileau ◽  
Bernard Fortin ◽  
Francine Aubin ◽  
Tony Petrella ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Significance ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Stage I ◽  
Curative Intent ◽  
Primary Bone Lymphoma ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Primary Bone ◽  
Bone Lymphoma

Abstract Introduction Primary bone lymphoma (PBL) is an uncommon form of lymphoma. Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) represents the main histology associated with PBL. Clinicopathological understanding and management of PBL rely only on retrospective series. Methods Cases of DLBCL diagnosed by bone biopsy treated in one referring center between 1993 and 2014 were retrospectively reviewed (Montreal, Canada). Bone biopsies done as part of the bone marrow analysis were excluded. Patients files were analyzed to determine if patient had primary bone lymphoma or systemic lymphoma with bony involvement. We excluded patient with distant lymph node or other extranodal involvement. Data on clinical presentation, staging procedures and treatment management including use of radiotherapy was collected. Staging was performed according to WHO classification of soft tissue tumors (2002). Survival time and time to recurrence were calculated from the date of the first documented treatment until recurrence or death with the Kaplan-Meier method. Prognostic factors of recurrence or death were explored with log-rank tests and Cox proportional hazards models. Competing risks analysis was attempted to isolate deaths from lymphoma and death from other causes. Our study was approved by local research and ethic committees. Results We retrieved 42 cases of PBL with a median age of 63 years (23-83) treated between October 1995 and April 2014. We identified 3/14 (21%) GCB and 11/14 (79%) non-GCB subtypes based on the modified Hans algorithm (Meyer et al., JCO 2011). The most common presenting symptom was pain (88%). 12/42 (33%) patients had an IPI score ≥ 3. We identified 18 (43%) stage I, 11 (26%) stage II and 13 (31%) stage IV. 20/42 (48%) had bulky disease (≥ 10cm). Among the 37 patients treated with curative intent, 36 (97%) received CHOP-based regimen and 23 (62%) received rituximab. 30 of these 37 (81%) patients received additional radiotherapy of which 67% received a dose of radiotherapy between 36-50 Gy. Overall response rate for patients treated with curative intent was 86%. With a median follow up of 64.8 months for the whole cohort, the 5- and 10-year overall survival was 73% and 54%, respectively. The 5- and 10-year progression-free survival was 70% and 49% respectively. Age, LDH, stage (I-II vs IV), ECOG (0-1 vs 2-4), IPI (0-2 vs 3-5), use of radiotherapy or addition of rituximab were associated with differences in survival and progression rates that did not reach statistical significance given the limited number of patients in our cohort and the fact that half of the deaths were attributed to other causes. A larger cohort would be required to demonstrate a benefit with rituximab. Response was based on positron emission tomography-computed tomography (TEP-CT) imaging in 12 patients. There was an insufficient number of patients to evaluate the role of adding radiotherapy in patient complete remission defined by PET-CT. Conclusion Our survival rates reproduce published data from series of PBL (Ramadan et al., Ann Oncol 2007; Bruno Ventre et al., Oncologist 2014), although the benefit of adding rituximab did not reach statistical significance in our cohort. The role of radiotherapy in the era of response defined by PET-CT remains to be defined. Disclosures Fleury: Gilead: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau; Amgen: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau; Roche: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau; Novartis: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau; Lundbeck: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau; Seattle Genetics: Consultancy, Speakers Bureau.

Association between bone involvement on PET/CT and event free survival (EFS) in follicular lymphoma (FL) grade 3b.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e20068-e20068
Author(s):  
Frederique St-Pierre ◽  
Stephen M Broski ◽  
Betsy LaPlant ◽  
Kay Ristow ◽  
William R. Macon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mayo Clinic ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Bone Involvement ◽  
Clinical Failure ◽  
University Of Iowa ◽  
Soft Tissue Involvement ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Risk Patients ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
The University

e20068 Background: FL grade 3B (FL3B) is an aggressive subtype of FL with a distinct morphologic, cytogenetic and immunohistochemical profile that is associated with higher mortality compared to other subtypes of FL. FL3B is a rare disease, and data regarding its prognostication beyond grading is lacking. Recent data suggests that spleen and extranodal (EN) involvement on PET/CT predict early clinical failure in FL grades 1-3A[1]. We aimed to determine the incidence of spleen and EN involvement on PET/CT in FL3B, and whether these can predict EFS. Methods: Patients with untreated FL3B diagnosed between 2003-2016, with available pre-treatment PET/CT, were identified using the Mayo Clinic Lymphoma Database and the University of Iowa/Mayo Clinic Lymphoma SPORE database. 27 patients were included in this analysis. All but two patients received treatment with immunochemotherapy. Associations with outcomes were assessed using EFS, defined as disease progression, relapse, transformation, or death. Results: 11/27 (40.7%) of patients had EN involvement on PET/CT. The most common EN site was bone, in 8/27 (29.5%) of patients. Soft tissue involvement was present in 4/27 (14.8%) of patients. Liver, brain, and endometrial involvement were each noted once. 11/27 (40.7%) of patients had spleen involvement on PET/CT. Presence of bone involvement as detected on PET/CT was associated with lower EFS (p = 0.02). EN involvement was associated with a trend toward a lower EFS but statistical significance was not reached likely secondary to low numbers in this cohort. Results in the table are compared to results obtained from our analysis in patients with FL grade 1-3A[1]. Conclusions: Bone involvement on pre-treatment PET/CT in FL3B was associated with early clinical failure in this small cohort of 27 patients. EN involvement at diagnosis may also be associated with poorer outcomes. These findings are similar to our analysis of a large (n = 613) cohort of patients with FL grade 1-3A. These findings may aid in the prognostication of patients with newly diagnosed FL3B, to guide therapy in select higher risk patients. [Table: see text]

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