Comparison of PET-FDG and SPECT TL-201 in distinguishing radiation necrosis from tumor recurrence in the brain

Journal Article · Sun May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1994 · Journal of Nuclear Medicine

OSTI ID:198080

Buchpiguel, C A; Alavi, J B; Alavi, A ^[1]

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1. Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA (United States); and others

CT and MRI scans are quite sensitive in detecting brain tumors. However, with both imaging techniques limitations have been reported in distinguishing tumor recurrence from radiation necrosis. Metabolic imaging methods such as PET-FDG and SPECT T1-201 have been utilized for differentiating radiation necrosis from tumor recurrence. However, no study was to compare PET-FDG and SPECT T1-201 in primary brain tumors.

• OSTI ID: 198080
• Report Number(s): CONF-940605--
• Journal Information: Journal of Nuclear Medicine, Journal Name: Journal of Nuclear Medicine Journal Issue: Suppl.5 Vol. 35; ISSN JNMEAQ; ISSN 0161-5505
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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