Neuroendocrine Cancer
Researchers from University of Michigan, Department of Nuclear Medicine publish new studies and findings in the area of neuroendocrine cancer
Published in Cancer Weekly, March 16th, 2010
Researchers detail in 'Incremental value of 111-in pentetreotide SPECT/CT fusion imaging of neuroendocrine tumors,' new data in neuroendocrine cancer. According to a study from the United States, "Hybrid single photon-emission computed tomographic (SPECT) and computed tomographic (CT) imaging for the investigation of neuroendocrine tumors allows the fusion of functional and anatomic information in a rapid and efficient method. The aim of this study was to assess the incremental diagnostic value of (111)In pentetreotide SPECT/CT imaging compared with traditional planar and SPECT imaging with respect to lesion localization and characterization and reader confidence."
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2010-03-16)
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