Somatostatin Receptor-Based Molecular Imaging and Therapy for Neuroendocrine Tumors
Joint Authors
Tang, Kun
Zhang, Qi
Li, Huanbin
Wen, Zhengwei
Zhang, Hongzheng
Wang, Ling
Zhang, Hong
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are tumors originated from neuroendocrine cells in the body.
The localization and the detection of the extent of NETs are important for diagnosis and treatment, which should be individualized according to the tumor type, burden, and symptoms.
Molecular imaging of NETs with high sensitivity and specificity is achieved by nuclear medicine method using single photon-emitting and positron-emitting radiopharmaceuticals.
Somatostatin receptor imaging (SRI) using SPECT or PET as a whole-body imaging technique has become a crucial part of the management of NETs.
The radiotherapy with somatostatin analogues labeled with therapeutic beta emitters, such as lutetium-177 or yttrium-90, has been proved to be an option of therapy for patients with unresectable and metastasized NETs.
Molecular imaging can deliver an important message to improve the outcome for patients with NETs by earlier diagnosis, better choice of the therapeutic method, and evaluation of the therapeutic response.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wang, Ling& Tang, Kun& Zhang, Qi& Li, Huanbin& Wen, Zhengwei& Zhang, Hongzheng…[et al.]. 2013. Somatostatin Receptor-Based Molecular Imaging and Therapy for Neuroendocrine Tumors. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wang, Ling…[et al.]. Somatostatin Receptor-Based Molecular Imaging and Therapy for Neuroendocrine Tumors. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030071
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wang, Ling& Tang, Kun& Zhang, Qi& Li, Huanbin& Wen, Zhengwei& Zhang, Hongzheng…[et al.]. Somatostatin Receptor-Based Molecular Imaging and Therapy for Neuroendocrine Tumors. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1030071
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1030071