PET Molecular Imaging-Directed Biopsy: A Review

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2017 Aug;209(2):255-269. doi: 10.2214/AJR.17.18047. Epub 2017 May 15.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this review is to summarize the applications of PET molecular imaging-directed biopsy of a variety of organs in the management of various diseases with a focus on cancers.

Conclusion: PET can yield metabolic information at the cellular and molecular levels, and PET-directed biopsy is playing an increasing role in the diagnosis and staging of diseases.

Keywords: PET; biopsy; molecular imaging.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
  • Humans
  • Image-Guided Biopsy*
  • Molecular Imaging*
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Neoplasms / pathology
  • Positron-Emission Tomography*
  • Radiopharmaceuticals

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18