Molecular Imaging in Breast Cancer : From Whole-Body PETCT to Dedicated Breast PET
Joint Authors
Rutgers, E. J. Th.
Koolen, B. B.
Vogel, W. V.
Loo, C. E.
Vrancken Peeters, M. J. T. F. D.
Olmos, Renato Valdés
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Positron emission tomography (PET), with or without integrated computed tomography (CT), using 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) is based on the principle of elevated glucose metabolism in malignant tumors, and its use in breast cancer patients is frequently being investigated.
It has been shown useful for classification, staging, and response monitoring, both in primary and recurrent disease.
However, because of the partial volume effect and limited resolution of most whole-body PET scanners, sensitivity for the visualization of small tumors is generally low.
To improve the detection and quantification of primary breast tumors with FDG PET, several dedicated breast PET devices have been developed.
In this nonsystematic review, we shortly summarize the value of whole-body PET/CT in breast cancer and provide an overview of currently available dedicated breast PETs.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Koolen, B. B.& Vogel, W. V.& Vrancken Peeters, M. J. T. F. D.& Loo, C. E.& Rutgers, E. J. Th.& Olmos, Renato Valdés. 2012. Molecular Imaging in Breast Cancer : From Whole-Body PETCT to Dedicated Breast PET. Journal of Oncology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Koolen, B. B.…[et al.]. Molecular Imaging in Breast Cancer : From Whole-Body PETCT to Dedicated Breast PET. Journal of Oncology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Koolen, B. B.& Vogel, W. V.& Vrancken Peeters, M. J. T. F. D.& Loo, C. E.& Rutgers, E. J. Th.& Olmos, Renato Valdés. Molecular Imaging in Breast Cancer : From Whole-Body PETCT to Dedicated Breast PET. Journal of Oncology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-472366