Processing

 

-  Standard OSEM reconstruction with attenuation correction.

-  Calculate SUV.

-  Fusion with CT or MRI is helpful to best locate lesions.

-  Interpret the volumetric images on the computer screen or in the printouts. Note any physiologic uptake and normal variants.

References:

-  Kayani Irfan et al.  Functional Imaging of Neuroendocrine Tumors With Combined PET/CT Using 68Ga-DOTATATE (Dota-DPhe1,Tyr3-octreotate) and 18F-FDG. CANCER June 1, 2008 / Volume 112 / Number 11: 2447- 2455.

 

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