Evolving Role of PET-Based Novel Quantitative Techniques in the Management of Hematological Malignancies

PET Clin. 2019 Jul;14(3):331-340. doi: 10.1016/j.cpet.2019.03.003. Epub 2019 Apr 10.

Abstract

"The role of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose PET/computed tomography in hematological malignancies continues to expand in disease diagnosis, staging, and management. A key advantage of PET over other imaging modalities is its ability to quantify tracer uptake, which can be used to determine degree of disease activity. Although tracer uptake with PET is conventionally measured in focal lesions, novel quantitative techniques are being investigated that set objective protocols and produce robust parameters that represent total disease activity portrayed by PET. This article discusses recent advances in PET quantification that can improve reliability and accuracy of characterizing hematological malignancies."

Keywords: Cancer; FDG; Lymphoma; Multiple myeloma; PET-CT; Quantification.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
  • Hematologic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hematologic Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lymphoma / therapy*
  • Positron-Emission Tomography / methods*
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Reproducibility of Results

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18