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Scintigraphic techniques in primary hyperparathyroidism: from pre-operative localisation to intra-operative imaging
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Diagnosis of infected total knee arthroplasty with anti-granulocyte scintigraphy: the importance of a dual-time acquisition protocol
No full textTo evaluate clinical efficacy of a dual-time acquisition protocol consisting of early 4舁h and delayed 20-24舁h imaging with anti-granulocyte scintigraphy (LeukoScan) in the diagnosis of infection in painful total knee arthroplasty (TKA). © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc
Normal biodistribution pattern and physiologic variants of 18F-DOPA PET imaging.
No full textDihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA) is a neutral amino acid that resembles natural L-dopa (dopamine precursor). It enters the catecholamine metabolic pathway of endogenous L-DOPA in the brain and peripheral tissues. It is amenable to labeling with fluorine-18 (F) for PET imaging and was originally used in patients with Parkinson's disease to assess the integrity of the striatal dopaminergic system. The recent introduction and use of hybrid PET/CT scanners has contributed significantly to the management of a series of other pathologies including neuroendocrine tumors, brain tumors, and pancreatic cell hyperplasia. These pathologic entities present an increased activity of L-DOPA decarboxylase and therefore demonstrate high uptake of F-DOPA. Despite these potentially promising applications in several clinical fields, the role of F-DOPA has not been elucidated completely yet because of associated difficulties in synthesis and availability. Unfortunately, the available literature does not provide recommendations for procedures or administered activity, acquisition timing, and premedication with carbidopa. The aim of this paper is to outline the physiological biodistribution and normal variants, including possible pitfalls that may lead to misinterpretations of the scans in various clinical settings
Extended staging of Oesophageal cancer using FDG-PET . A critical appraisal
No full textReview of the accuracy of FDG.PET in the staging of esophageal cance
Tumor marker-guided PET in breast cancer patients - A recipe for a perfect wedding: A systematic literature review and meta-analysis
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Anatomical or functional imaging in endocrine hypertension: competition or synergy?
No full textA methodological, experimentally-based description of endocrine arterial hypertension
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