Determination of the optimal imaging protocol for [18F]PSMA-PET-CT for the detection of bone metastases in prostate cancer patients
Philipp Rassek, Michael Schäfers, Martin Bögemann, Philipp Schindler, Matthias Weckesser, Kambiz Rahbar, Wolfgang Roll · Nuklearmedizin - NuclearMedicine · 2024 · Heft 05 · S. 287-293
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Abstract Aim Prostate-specific membrane antigen-positron emission tomography (PSMA-PET) is a widely used diagnostic tool in patients with prostate cancer (PC). However, due to the limited availability of PET scanners and relevant acquisition costs, it is important to consider the indications and acquisition time. The aim of this investigation was to determine whether a PET scan from the skull base to the proximal thigh is sufficient to detect the presence of bone metastases. Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on 1050 consecutive [18F]PSMA-1007-PET-CT scans from the head to the proximal lower leg. The…
