Positron Emission Tomography and Computer Tomography (PET/CT) in Prostate, Bladder, and Testicular Cancers

Title: Positron Emission Tomography and Computer Tomography (PET/CT) in Prostate, Bladder, and Testicular Cancers

Volume: 17 Issue: 23

Author(s): A. Zouhair, M. Ozsahin, M. Schaffer, S. Albrecht, F. Camus, P. Jichlinski, R.-O. Mirimanoff, A. Bischof Delaloye, J.-Y. Meuwly and J.O. Prior

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Keywords: Prostate cancer, bladder cancer, testicular cancer, positron emission tomography, F-18-fluorodeoxyglucose

Abstract: Positron emission computed tomography (PET) is a functional, noninvasive method for imaging regional metabolic processes that is nowadays most often combined to morphological imaging with computed tomography (CT). Its use is based on the well-founded assumption that metabolic changes occur earlier in tumors than morphologic changes, adding another dimension to imaging. This article will review the established and investigational indications and radiopharmaceuticals for PET/CT imaging for prostate cancer, bladder cancer and testicular cancer, before presenting upcoming applications in radiation therapy.

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Zouhair A., Ozsahin M., Schaffer M., Albrecht S., Camus F., Jichlinski P., Mirimanoff R.-O., Bischof Delaloye A., Meuwly J.-Y. and Prior J.O., Positron Emission Tomography and Computer Tomography (PET/CT) in Prostate, Bladder, and Testicular Cancers, Current Medicinal Chemistry 2010; 17 (23) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/092986710791556014