Evaluación del valor pronóstico de los parámetros volumétricos metabólicos calculados con la 18F-FDG PET/TC y su valor añadido a las características moleculares en pacientes con linfoma B difuso de células grandes / Evaluation of the prognostic value of the metabolic volumetric parameters calculated with 18F-FDG PET/CT and its value added to the molecular characteristics in patients with diffuse large b-cell lymphoma

Introducción y objetivos: El volumen metabólico tumoral (VMT) y la glicólisis total de la lesión (TLG) son predictores pronósticos en los pacientes con linfoma B difuso de células grandes (LBDCG). El objetivo del presente estudio es evaluar el impacto pronóstico de los parámetros volumétricos basales calculados con la tomografía por emisión de positrones/tomografía computarizada con 18F-fluorodesoxiglucosa (18F-FDG PET/TC) y su valor agregado a las características moleculares en pacientes con LBDCG tipo no especificado (NOS). Metodología: Se trata de un estudio retrospectivo observacional, en el que se incluyeron 35 pacientes sometidos a un 18F-FDG PET/TC basal previo al tratamiento. Se realizó un análisis univariable de los parámetros volumétricos (VMT y TLG), estudio inmunohistoquímico y traslocaciones cromosómicas. El método para el cálculo de los parámetros volumétricos fue el umbral SUV 2,5. La comparación entre los modelos predictivos se seleccionó en función del valor de criterio de información de Akaike (AIC), bayesiano (BIC) y C de Harrell, después de realizar un modelo de regresión de riesgos proporcionales de Cox. Además, se realizó un análisis univariable de los parámetros volumétricos, según los datos del estudio inmunohistoquímico utilizando la prueba de Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney. Resultados: Al realizar un análisis univariable se evidenció que el VMT y la TLG son predictores de la supervivencia libre de progresión (SLP) y de la supervivencia global (SG), con una alta capacidad de discriminación. El añadir el VMT y la TLG al estudio inmunohistoquímico y a la traslocación cromosómica proporcionó un mejor valor pronóstico a la SLP y SG en los pacientes diagnosticados con LBDCG tipo NOS. Así mismo, se evidenció que los valores de los parámetros volumétricos eran menores en los pacientes que presentaron un fenotipo células B centro germinal (GCB) frente a los pacientes con fenotipo células B activadas (ABC) que presentaron valores mayores (AU)

Introduction and objectives: Metabolic tumor volume (MTV) and total lesion glycolysis (TLG) are prognostic predictors in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The objective of this study is to evaluate the prognostic impact of the baseline volumetric parameters calculated with positron emission tomography/computed tomography with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG PET/CT) and its added value to the molecular characteristics in patients with DLBCL not otherwise specified (NOS). Methodology: This is a retrospective observational study, which included 35 patients who underwent a baseline 18F-FDG PET/CT prior to treatment. A univariate analysis of the volumetric parameters (MTV and TLG), immunohistochemical study and chromosomal translocations were performed. The method for calculating the volumetric parameters was the SUV 2.5 threshold. The comparison between the predictive models was selected based on the information criterion value of Akaike (AIC), bayesian (BIC) and Harrell's C, after performing a Cox proportional hazards regression model. In addition, a univariate analysis of the volumetric parameters was performed according to the data of the immunohistochemical study using the Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney test. Results: A univariate analysis revealed that VMT and TLG are predictors of progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS), with a high discrimination capacity. Adding VMT and TLG to the immunohistochemical study and chromosomal translocation provided a better prognostic value for PFS and OS in patients diagnosed with DLBCL-NOS. Likewise, it was evidenced that the values of the volumetric parameters were lower in patients who presented a germinal center B cell phenotype (GCB) compared to patients with an activated B cell phenotype (ABC) who presented higher values. Conclusion: MTV and TLG added to the immunohistochemical study and chromosomal translocation provided a better prognostic value for PFS and OS (AU)

Evaluation of the prognostic value of the metabolic volumetric parameters calculated with 18F-FDG PET/CT and its value added to the molecular characteristics in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Metabolic tumor volume (MTV) and total lesion glycolysis (TLG) are prognostic predictors in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The objective of this study is to evaluate the prognostic impact of the baseline volumetric parameters calculated with positron emission tomography/computed tomography with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG PET/CT) and its added value to the molecular characteristics in patients with DLBCL not otherwise specified (NOS). METHODOLOGY: This is a retrospective observational study, which included 35 patients who underwent a baseline 18F-FDG PET/CT prior to treatment. A univariate analysis of the volumetric parameters (MTV and TLG), immunohistochemical study and chromosomal translocations were performed. The method for calculating the volumetric parameters was the SUV 2.5 threshold. The comparison between the predictive models was selected based on the information criterion value of Akaike (AIC), bayesian (BIC) and Harrell's C, after performing a Cox proportional hazards regression model. In addition, a univariate analysis of the volumetric parameters was performed according to the data of the immunohistochemical study using the Wilcoxon-Mann-Whitney test. RESULTS: A univariate analysis revealed that VMT and TLG are predictors of progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS), with a high discrimination capacity. Adding VMT and TLG to the immunohistochemical study and chromosomal translocation provided a better prognostic value for PFS and OS in patients diagnosed with DLBCL-NOS. Likewise, it was evidenced that the values of the volumetric parameters were lower in patients who presented a germinal center B cell phenotype (GCB) compared to patients with an activated B cell phenotype (ABC) who presented higher values. CONCLUSION: MTV and TLG added to the immunohistochemical study and chromosomal translocation provided a better prognostic value for PFS and OS in patients diagnosed with DLBCL-NOS.

Evaluación del valor pronóstico de los diferentes métodos de cálculo del volumen metabólico tumoral con 18F-FDG PET/TC, en pacientes con linfoma B difuso de células grandes / Evaluation of the prognostic value of different methods of calculating the tumour metabolic volume with 18F-FDG PET/CT, in patients with diffuse large cell B-cell lymphoma

INTRODUCCIÓN Y OBJETIVOS: El volumen metabólico tumoral (VMT) es un indicador de pronóstico prometedor en el linfoma B difuso de células grandes (LBDCG). El objetivo del presente estudio es evaluar los diferentes métodos para el cálculo del VMT basal con la tomografía por emisión de positrones/tomografía computarizada con 18F-fluorodesoxiglucosa (18F-FDG PET/TC) en pacientes con LBDCG, relacionando cada uno de los volúmenes medidos con la supervivencia libre de progresión (SLP) y la supervivencia global (SG). METODOLOGÍA: Se trata de un estudio de cohortes retrospectivo analítico, en el que se incluyeron 34 pacientes sometidos a un 18F-FDG PET/TC basal previo al tratamiento. Comparamos tres umbrales SUV 2,5, SUV 40% del SUV máximo y SUV medio hepático (PERCIST), para el cálculo de los biomarcadores VMT y glucólisis total de la lesión (TLG) relacionándolos con la SLP y SG. El mejor modelo predictivo se seleccionó en función del valor de criterio de información de Akaike (AIC) después de realizar una regresión de riesgos proporcionales de Cox. RESULTADOS: Con relación a la SLP, muestran diferencias estadísticamente significativas: VMT 2,5, TLG 2,5, VMT 40%, TLG 40%, VMT y TLG calculados con el umbral PERCIST. Entre estos, el que tiene un AIC menor es VMT 2,5, por lo que se considera el mejor parámetro para predecir la SLP. Con respecto a la SG, muestra diferencias estadísticamente significativas: VMT 2,5, VMT y TLG calculados con el umbral PERCIST. Entre estos tres, el que tiene un AIC menor es VMT 2,5, por lo que se considera el mejor parámetro para predecir la SG. Además, un mayor valor de VMT y TLG, se asocia a peor SLP y SG. CONCLUSIÓN: El VMT calculado con el umbral SUV 2,5 parece ser el mejor parámetro para predecir la SLP y SG en los pacientes diagnosticados con LBDCG con el 18F-FDG PET/TC

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Metabolic tumor volume (MTV) is a promising indicator of prognosis in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The aim of the present study is to evaluate the different methods for the calculation of the basal metabolic tumor volume with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in the patients with DLBCL, relating each one of the volumes measured with progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). METHODOLOGY: This is a retrospective analytical cohort study, in which 34 patients underwent to 18F-FDG PET/CT baseline prior to treatment. We compared three SUV thresholds 2.5, SUV 40% of the maximum SUV and SUV mean hepatic uptake (PERCIST) for the calculation of MTV and total lesion glycolysis (TLG) biomarkers, relating them to the PFS and OS. The best predictive model was selected based on the Akaike's information criterion (AIC) after performing a Cox proportional hazards regression. RESULTS: In relation to the PFS, they show statistically significant differences: MTV 2.5, TLG 2.5, MTV 40, TLG 40, MTV and TLG calculated with the PERCIST threshold. Among these, the one that has a lower AIC is MTV 2.5, so it is considered the best parameter to predict the PFS. With respect to OS, it shows statistically significant differences: MTV 2.5, VMT and TLG calculated with the PERCIST threshold. Among these three, the one with the lowest AIC is MTV 2.5, which is why it is considered the best parameter to predict OS. In addition, a higher value of MTV and total tumor glycolysis (TLG), is associated with worse PFS and OS. CONCLUSION: The MTV calculated with the threshold SUV 2.5 seems to be the best parameter to predict PFS and OS in patients diagnosed with DLBCL with 18F-FDG PET/CT

Diagnóstico de neumonía COVID-19 en pacientes asintomáticos tras la realización de un PET/TC oncológico / Diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia in asymptomatic patients after an oncological PET/CT

INTRODUCCIÓN: El 30 de enero de 2020 la organización mundial de la salud (OMS) declaró una emergencia internacional por la pandemia causada por un nuevo coronavirus. Existen algunas indicaciones oncológicas que tienen especial prioridad y se siguen realizando estudios a pesar de la situación actual. En estos estudios hemos encontrado hallazgos sospechosos de neumonía COVID-19 en pacientes asintomáticos. El objetivo de este trabajo es valorar la incidencia de estos hallazgos, describir sus características y valorar la evolución de los pacientes sospechosos. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Se han revisado los estudios PET oncológicos realizados entre el 18 de marzo y el 8 de abril de 2020. Se han identificado los pacientes que presentaban hallazgos sugerentes de corresponder con un proceso infeccioso pulmonar de forma incidental en pacientes asintomáticos. Se han revisado las historias clínicas de estos pacientes para confirmar o descartar la infección por SARS-CoV-2. RESULTADOS: Durante el periodo especificado se realizaron un total de 129 estudios PET/TC con indicación oncológica. De ellos, en 11 (8,5%) se encontraron hallazgos sospechosos de proceso infeccioso pulmonar. Se trataba de 8 varones y 3 mujeres con edades comprendidas entre los 30 y los 79 años (media: 62,2). CONCLUSIONES: Los pacientes con COVID-19 pueden presentar escasos síntomas de la enfermedad, y en los estudios PET/TC se pueden detectar tanto pacientes presintomáticos como pacientes casi asintomáticos por lo que los médicos nucleares deben prestar especial atención en la valoración pulmonar de los estudios PET/TC

INTRODUCTION: On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an international emergency due to the pandemic caused by a new coronavirus. There are some oncological indications that have special priority and studies are still being carried out despite the current situation. In these studies we have found suspicious findings of COVID-19 pneumonia in asymptomatic patients. The objective of this work is to assess the incidence of these findings, describe their characteristics and the evolution of suspected patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Oncological PET studies carried out in asymptomatic patients between March 18 and April 8, 2020 have been reviewed. Patients who presented findings suggestive of corresponding to an pulmonary infectious process were selected. Clinical findings have been reviewed to confirm or rule out SARS-CoV-2 infection. RESULTS: During the specified period, a total of 129 PET/CT studies were performed. Of these, 11 (8.5%) found suspicious findings of a pulmonary infectious process. These were 8 men and 3 women aged between 30 and 79 years (mean 62.2). CONCLUSIONS: Patients with COVID-19 can present few symptoms of the disease, and in PET/CT studies both presymptomatic and almost asymptomatic patients can be detected, so nuclear medicine physicians should take special attention to the pulmonary evaluation of PET/CT studies

Evaluation of the prognostic value of different methods of calculating the tumour metabolic volume with 18F-FDG PET/CT, in patients with diffuse large cell B-cell lymphoma. / Evaluación del valor pronóstico de los diferentes métodos de cálculo del volumen metabólico tumoral con 18F-FDG PET/TC, en pacientes con linfoma B difuso de células grandes.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Metabolic tumor volume (MTV) is a promising indicator of prognosis in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The aim of the present study is to evaluate the different methods for the calculation of the basal metabolic tumor volume with 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in the patients with DLBCL, relating each one of the volumes measured with progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). METHODOLOGY: This is a retrospective analytical cohort study, in which 34 patients underwent to 18F-FDG PET/CT baseline prior to treatment. We compared three SUV thresholds 2.5, SUV 40% of the maximum SUV and SUV mean hepatic uptake (PERCIST) for the calculation of MTV and total lesion glycolysis (TLG) biomarkers, relating them to the PFS and OS. The best predictive model was selected based on the Akaike's information criterion (AIC) after performing a Cox proportional hazards regression. RESULTS: In relation to the PFS, they show statistically significant differences: MTV 2.5, TLG 2.5, MTV 40, TLG 40, MTV and TLG calculated with the PERCIST threshold. Among these, the one that has a lower AIC is MTV 2.5, so it is considered the best parameter to predict the PFS. With respect to OS, it shows statistically significant differences: MTV 2.5, VMT and TLG calculated with the PERCIST threshold. Among these three, the one with the lowest AIC is MTV 2.5, which is why it is considered the best parameter to predict OS. In addition, a higher value of MTV and total tumor glycolysis (TLG), is associated with worse PFS and OS CONCLUSION: The MTV calculated with the threshold SUV 2.5 seems to be the best parameter to predict PFS and OS in patients diagnosed with DLBCL with 18F-FDG PET/CT.

[Diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia in asymptomatic patients after an oncological PET/CT]. / Diagnóstico de neumonía COVID-19 en pacientes asintomáticos tras la realización de un PET/TC oncológico.

INTRODUCTION: On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an international emergency due to the pandemic caused by a new coronavirus. There are some oncological indications that have special priority and studies are still being carried out despite the current situation. In these studies we have found suspicious findings of COVID-19 pneumonia in asymptomatic patients. The objective of this work is to assess the incidence of these findings, describe their characteristics and the evolution of suspected patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Oncological PET studies carried out in asymptomatic patients between March 18 and April 8, 2020 have been reviewed. Patients who presented findings suggestive of corresponding to an pulmonary infectious process were selected. Clinical findings have been reviewed to confirm or rule out SARS-CoV-2 infection. RESULTS: During the specified period, a total of 129 PET/CT studies were performed. Of these, 11 (8.5%) found suspicious findings of a pulmonary infectious process. These were 8 men and 3 women aged between 30 and 79 years (mean 62.2). CONCLUSIONS: Patients with COVID-19 can present few symptoms of the disease, and in PET/CT studies both presymptomatic and almost asymptomatic patients can be detected, so nuclear medicine physicians should take special attention to the pulmonary evaluation of PET/CT studies.

Criterios de respuesta metabólica a la inmunoterapia / Criteria of metabolic response to immunotherapy

La valoración de la respuesta a la terapia es una de las indicaciones más complejas de los estudios de imagen. Valorar la respuesta a la terapia de un paciente incluido en un ensayo clínico usualmente está sujeto a unos criterios de respuesta estandarizados para ese contexto. Sin embargo, en la práctica clínica habitual se realizan muchos estudios en los que la pregunta clínica es si el tratamiento que recibe el paciente está siendo o no efectivo. Responder a esta pregunta representa uno de los mayores retos de los especialistas en imagen, especialmente con la introducción de nuevas modalidades de tratamiento, cuyos efectos directos sobre el tejido tumoral son inicialmente poco conocidos. Tenemos un papel esencial en la introducción de nuevas terapias, valorando sus efectos y sus beneficios en las diferentes situaciones clínicas. El conocimiento de estos efectos ha llevado a desarrollar nuevos criterios de respuesta que, a pesar de ser aplicables únicamente en ensayos clínicos, nos ofrecen información de cómo interpretar los hallazgos en la práctica clínica

Therapy response assessment is one of the most challenging indications of imaging studies. In clinical trial patients is usually measured with standardized response criteria. However, in the clinical practice, many studies are carried out in which the clinical question is whether or not the treatment is being effective. Answering this question is one of the greatest challenges for diagnostic imaging physicians, especially when a new treatment modality is being introduced, whose effects on tumoral lesions are firstly poorly understood. We have an essential role in the introduction of new therapies, assessing their effects and benefits. The knowledge of these effects has led to the development of many response criteria that, despite being applicable only in clinical trials, offer us information on how to interpret the findings in clinical practice

Criteria of metabolic response to immunotherapy. / Criterios de respuesta metabólica a la inmunoterapia.

Therapy response assessment is one of the most challenging indications of imaging studies. In clinical trial patients is usually measured with standardized response criteria. However, in the clinical practice, many studies are carried out in which the clinical question is whether or not the treatment is being effective. Answering this question is one of the greatest challenges for diagnostic imaging physicians, especially when a new treatment modality is being introduced, whose effects on tumoral lesions are firstly poorly understood. We have an essential role in the introduction of new therapies, assessing their effects and benefits. The knowledge of these effects has led to the development of many response criteria that, despite being applicable only in clinical trials, offer us information on how to interpret the findings in clinical practice.

Significación pronóstica del volumen metabólico tumoral y de la glucólisis tumoral total en pacientes con cáncer cervical avanzado / Prognostic significance of metabolic tumor volume and total lesion glycolysis in patients with advanced cervical carcinoma

Objetivo: La tomografía por emisión de positrones con 18-flúor-2-desoxi-D-glucosa (18F-FDG PET/TC) es considerada el método de imagen más preciso para la detección de las metástasis ganglionares o a distancia en el cáncer cervical. El volumen metabólico tumoral (VMT) y la glucólisis tumoral total (GTT) de 18F-FDG PET/TC constituyen mediciones volumétricas de las células tumorales, con captación incrementada de 18F-FDG. Se evaluó el valor pronóstico de VMT y GTT en pacientes con cáncer cervical avanzado (CCA). Métodos: A 38 pacientes con CCA de un hospital universitario terciario se les realizó 18F-FDG PET/TC entre junio de 2009 y diciembre de 2015. Se analizaron diversos factores clínico-patológicos y parámetros de PET, para evaluar su relación con la supervivencia libre de progresión (SLP) y la supervivencia global (SG). Dichos parámetros fueron: valor estandarizado de captación máximo (SUVmáx), valor estandarizado de captación medio (SUVmedio), VMT y GTT del tumor primario, los ganglios pélvicos, los ganglios paraaórticos y el volumen metabólico metastásico, de existir. Resultados: Un total de 38 pacientes con CCA cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. A todos ellos se les realizó 18F-FDG PET/TC con anterioridad a la quimiorradioterapia definitiva. En los análisis univariantes el tamaño tumoral mayor, las metástasis de los ganglios pélvicos, el VMT y la GTT reflejaron una asociación significativa con la SLP y la SG (el VMT HR=1,55, p=0,011 y la GTT HR=1,43, p=0,017 para la SLP; y el VMT HR=1,82, p=0,006 y la GTT HR=1,67, p=0,007 para la SG). Conclusión: La suma de GTT y la suma de VMT pretratamiento parecen ser un factor pronóstico independiente para la SG y la SLP en pacientes con CCA tratados mediante quimiorradioterapia definitiva, y reflejan una medición mejor que la clásica de SUVmáx

Aim: 18-Fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose positron emission tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) is considered to be the most accurate image method of detection of node or distant metastases in cervical cancer. Metabolic tumor volume (MTV) and total lesion glycolysis (TLG) of 18F-FDG PET/CT are volumetric measurements of tumor cells with increased 18F-FDG uptake. The prognostic value of MTV and TLG in patients with advanced cervical cancer (ACC) were evaluated. Methods: 38 patients with ACC from one tertiary university hospital underwent 18F-FDG PET/CT between June 2009 and December 2015. Clinicopathologic factors and various PET parameters were analyzed to evaluate their relationship with recurrence-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS). These parameters were: maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax), mean standardized uptake value (SUV mean), metabolic tumor volume (MTV), and total lesion glycolysis (TLG) of the primary tumor, of the pelvic nodes, of the paraaortic nodes and the metabolic volume of the metastases if any. Results: A total of 38 patients with ACC fulfilled the inclusion criteria. All of them underwent a 18F-FDG PET/CT before definitive chemoradiotherapy. In the univariate analyses higher tumor size, pelvic lymph node metastasis and both MTV and TLG showed a significant association with OS and with RFS (MTV HR=1.55, p=0.011 and TLG HR=1.43, p=0.017 for RFS and MTV HR=1.82, p=0.006 and TLG HR=1.67, p=0.007 for OS). Conclusion: Pretreatment TLG sum and MTV sum seem to be independent prognostic factors for OS and RFS in patients with advanced cervical cancer treated with definitive chemoradiotherapy and they are better than the classic measurement of SUVmax

Prognostic significance of metabolic tumor volume and total lesion glycolysis in patients with advanced cervical carcinoma. / Significación pronóstica del volumen metabólico tumoral y de la glucólisis tumoral total en pacientes con cáncer cervical avanzado.

AIM: 18-Fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose positron emission tomography (18F-FDG PET/CT) is considered to be the most accurate image method of detection of node or distant metastases in cervical cancer. Metabolic tumor volume (MTV) and total lesion glycolysis (TLG) of 18F-FDG PET/CT are volumetric measurements of tumor cells with increased 18F-FDG uptake. The prognostic value of MTV and TLG in patients with advanced cervical cancer (ACC) were evaluated. METHODS: 38 patients with ACC from one tertiary university hospital underwent 18F-FDG PET/CT between June 2009 and December 2015. Clinicopathologic factors and various PET parameters were analyzed to evaluate their relationship with recurrence-free survival (RFS) and overall survival (OS). These parameters were: maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax), mean standardized uptake value (SUV mean), metabolic tumor volume (MTV), and total lesion glycolysis (TLG) of the primary tumor, of the pelvic nodes, of the paraaortic nodes and the metabolic volume of the metastases if any. RESULTS: A total of 38 patients with ACC fulfilled the inclusion criteria. All of them underwent a 18F-FDG PET/CT before definitive chemoradiotherapy. In the univariate analyses higher tumor size, pelvic lymph node metastasis and both MTV and TLG showed a significant association with OS and with RFS (MTV HR=1.55, p=0.011 and TLG HR=1.43, p=0.017 for RFS and MTV HR=1.82, p=0.006 and TLG HR=1.67, p=0.007 for OS). CONCLUSION: Pretreatment TLG sum and MTV sum seem to be independent prognostic factors for OS and RFS in patients with advanced cervical cancer treated with definitive chemoradiotherapy and they are better than the classic measurement of SUVmax.

¿Puede la tomografía por emisión de positrones ayudar en la caracterización de la enfermedad inmunomediada del oído interno? / Can positron emission tomography support the characterization of immune-mediated inner ear disease?

Introducción: Evaluar la utilidad de la PET/TC con 18F-FDG en la caracterización de la enfermedad inmunomediada del oído interno primaria (EIOI) aportando datos que ayuden a valorar la actividad inflamatoria y la existencia o ausencia de enfermedad sistémica asociada. Material y métodos: Estudio prospectivo sobre 28 pacientes con sospecha de EIOI o EIOI primaria diagnosticada y 4 controles ajustados por edad y sexo, sin enfermedad ótica conocida, a los cuales se había realizado una PET con 18F-FDG por otro motivo. Dieciocho pacientes presentaban EIOI primaria y 10EIOI secundaria. A todos se les realizó una PET/TC con 18F-FDG para valorar la actividad metabólica en el oído interno y la presencia de afectación sistémica. La interpretación del resultado de la PET fue realizada por 2médicos nucleares sin conocimiento de la clínica del paciente. Para valorar la reproductibilidad de las medidas se realizaron análisis Bland y Altman y correlación de coeficientes intraclase. Resultados: Se encontraron hallazgos sospechosos de afectación sistémica en 13 pacientes. Cuatro de ellos correspondieron a pacientes diagnosticados previamente de EIOI primaria que mostraron actividad inflamatoria (tiroidea y aórtica). En cuanto al análisis semicuantitativo de la actividad metabólica en el oído interno, la variabilidad interobservador fue muy alta y no fue posible establecer diferencias adecuadas entre grupos. Conclusiones: Este estudio demuestra que la PET/TC con 18F-FDG puede tener un papel en la evaluación de pacientes con sospecha de EIOI primaria descartando la presencia de datos que sugieran inflamación sistémica. Consideramos que no es adecuado tratar de cuantificar la actividad metabólica del oído interno probablemente por el pequeño tamaño del mismo

Introduction: To evaluate the utility of 18F-FDG PET/TC as an imaging tool for the characterization of immune-mediated inner ear disease (IMIED), providing measurements of the inner ear region activity as well as detecting possible involvement of other organs. Material and methods: The study included 28 patients with IMIED and 4 sex-matched and age-matched control subjects with no history of ear disease. Eighteen patients were considered to be suffering from primary IMIED and 10 patients from secondary. PET/CT scans with 18F-FDG were performed to assess systemic involvement as well as inner ear region activity. Interpretation of PET/CT scans was performed independently by 2nuclear medicine physicians blinded to clinical history. In order to assess inter-rater agreement before performing the analysis of the inner ear, different Bland & Altman plots and the intraclass correlation coefficients were estimated. Results: Different metabolically active foci findings were reported in 13 patients. Four patients diagnosed as primary IMIED showed thyroid and aorta activity. Regarding the inner-ear semiquantitative analysis, the inter-rater agreement was not sufficiently high. Comparisons between groups, performed using Mann-Whitney test or Kruskal-Wallis tests, showed no differences. Conclusions: The study showed 18F-FDG PET/TC could be an important tool in the evaluation of IMIED as it can support the characterization of this entity providing the diagnosis of unknown or underestimated secondary IMIED. Nevertheless, we consider PET is not an adequate tool to approach the inner ear because of the small size and volume of the cochlea which makes the assessment very difficult

Can positron emission tomography support the characterization of immune-mediated inner ear disease? / ¿Puede la tomografía por emisión de positrones ayudar en la caracterización de la enfermedad inmunomediada del oído interno?

INTRODUCTION: To evaluate the utility of 18F-FDG PET/TC as an imaging tool for the characterization of immune-mediated inner ear disease (IMIED), providing measurements of the inner ear region activity as well as detecting possible involvement of other organs. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The study included 28 patients with IMIED and 4 sex-matched and age-matched control subjects with no history of ear disease. Eighteen patients were considered to be suffering from primary IMIED and 10 patients from secondary. PET/CT scans with 18F-FDG were performed to assess systemic involvement as well as inner ear region activity. Interpretation of PET/CT scans was performed independently by 2nuclear medicine physicians blinded to clinical history. In order to assess inter-rater agreement before performing the analysis of the inner ear, different Bland & Altman plots and the intraclass correlation coefficients were estimated. RESULTS: Different metabolically active foci findings were reported in 13 patients. Four patients diagnosed as primary IMIED showed thyroid and aorta activity. Regarding the inner-ear semiquantitative analysis, the inter-rater agreement was not sufficiently high. Comparisons between groups, performed using Mann-Whitney test or Kruskal-Wallis tests, showed no differences. CONCLUSIONS: The study showed 18F-FDG PET/TC could be an important tool in the evaluation of IMIED as it can support the characterization of this entity providing the diagnosis of unknown or underestimated secondary IMIED. Nevertheless, we consider PET is not an adequate tool to approach the inner ear because of the small size and volume of the cochlea which makes the assessment very difficult.

La PET/TC con 18F-Colina en la estadificación y recidiva bioquímica de pacientes con cáncer de próstata: cambios en la clasificación y planificación de radioterapia / 18F-Choline PET/CT scan in staging and biochemical recurrence in prostate cancer patients: Changes in classification and radiotherapy planning

Objetivo: Valorar la utilidad de la 18F-Colina PET/TC en la detección de enfermedad a distancia en la estadificación inicial de pacientes con cáncer de próstata de alto riesgo y en pacientes con recidiva bioquímica, con intención de planificación con radioterapia, así como valorar los cambios en el manejo terapéutico influenciados por los resultados de la misma. Material y métodos: Se evaluaron de manera retrospectiva los estudios 18F-Colina PET/TC de pacientes con diagnóstico de adenocarcinoma de próstata, con indicación de estadificación inicial en pacientes de alto riesgo (o con sospecha de afectación a distancia) y/o planificación de radioterapia y en pacientes con recidiva bioquímica con intención de rescate con radioterapia con un seguimiento adecuado durante al menos 9 meses. Se seleccionaron un total de 56 estudios, 33 (58,93%) de estadificación y 23 (41,07%) de planificación de radioterapia. Para el estudio PET/TC se empleó un equipo multimodal PET/TC, la dosis empleada fue de 296-370MBq de 18F-Colina, con un protocolo de adquisición en 2 fases. Resultados: Del total de los 56 estudios, 43 (76,8%) fueron considerados positivos (para enfermedad local, a distancia o ambas) y 13 (23,2%) negativos. En 13 estudios (23,2%) los hallazgos de la 18F-Colina PET/TC modificaron la clasificación NM. En 4 de los 13 estudios (30,7%) bajó la clasificación (descartando afectación a distancia sospechada por otras técnicas) y en 9 (69,3%) detectó enfermedad a distancia no conocida. Conclusiones: La 18F-Colina PET/TC es una técnica útil en la estadificación, recurrencia bioquímica y planificación de radioterapia en el cáncer de próstata para localizar enfermedad a distancia no detectada con pruebas de imagen convencionales, por lo que deberían ampliarse sus indicaciones en las guías de manejo del mismo (AU)

Objective: To evaluate the role of the 18F-Choline PET/CT in prostate cancer management when detecting distant disease in planning radiotherapy and staging and to evaluate the therapy changes guided by PET/TC results. Material and methods: A retrospective evaluation was performed on 18F-Choline PET/CT scans of patients with prostate cancer. Staging and planning radiotherapy scans were selected in patients with at least 9 months follow up. There was a total of 56 studies, 33 (58.93%) for staging, and 23 (41.07%) for planning radiotherapy. All scans were obtained using a hybrid PET/CT scanner. The PET/CT acquisition protocol consisted of a dual-phase procedure after the administration of an intravenous injection of 296-370MBq of 18F-Choline. Results: There were 43 out of 56 (76.8%) scans considered as positive, and 13 (23.2%) were negative. The TNM staging was changed in 13 (23.2%) scans. The PET/CT findings ruled out distant disease in 4 out of 13 scans, and unknown distant disease was detected in 9 (69.3%) scans. Conclusions: 18F-Choline PET/CT is a useful technique for detecting unknown distant disease in prostate cancer when staging and planning radiotherapy. The inclusion of 18F-choline PET/CT should be considered in prostate cancer management protocols (AU)

18F-Choline PET/CT scan in staging and biochemical recurrence in prostate cancer patients: Changes in classification and radiotherapy planning. / La PET/TC con 18F-Colina en la estadificación y recidiva bioquímica de pacientes con cáncer de próstata: cambios en la clasificación y planificación de radioterapia.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the role of the 18F-Choline PET/CT in prostate cancer management when detecting distant disease in planning radiotherapy and staging and to evaluate the therapy changes guided by PET/TC results. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective evaluation was performed on 18F-Choline PET/CT scans of patients with prostate cancer. Staging and planning radiotherapy scans were selected in patients with at least 9 months follow up. There was a total of 56 studies, 33 (58.93%) for staging, and 23 (41.07%) for planning radiotherapy. All scans were obtained using a hybrid PET/CT scanner. The PET/CT acquisition protocol consisted of a dual-phase procedure after the administration of an intravenous injection of 296-370MBq of 18F-Choline. RESULTS: There were 43 out of 56 (76.8%) scans considered as positive, and 13 (23.2%) were negative. The TNM staging was changed in 13 (23.2%) scans. The PET/CT findings ruled out distant disease in 4 out of 13 scans, and unknown distant disease was detected in 9 (69.3%) scans. CONCLUSIONS: 18F-Choline PET/CT is a useful technique for detecting unknown distant disease in prostate cancer when staging and planning radiotherapy. The inclusion of 18F-choline PET/CT should be considered in prostate cancer management protocols.

Dual-time-point 18F-FDG-PET/CT imaging of a paravalvular pseudoaneurysm after infective endocarditis / Imagen PET/TC de doble fase con 18F-FDG de un seudoaneurisma paravalvular tras endocarditis infecciosa

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18F-FDG-PET-TC en sarcomas de partes blandas: ¿cuándo? / 18F-FDG-PET-CT in soft tissue sarcomas: when to image?

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Clinical-scintigraphy discordance in a case of malignant external otitis.

We report the case of an immunocompromised female patient with external otitis, who developed a picture of external otitis with poor response to conventional treatment and subsequent isolation of Pseudomona Aeruginosa in the ear secretion culture. The final diagnosis was malignant external otitis. Our objective is to describe the scintigraphic findings as well as to analyze their correlation with the clinical pattern and to evaluate the possible causes of the discordance found.

Discordancia clínica-gammagráfica en un caso de otitis externa maligna / Clinical-scintigraphy discordance in a case of malignant external otitis

Presentamos el caso de una paciente inmmunodeprimida, que desarrolló un cuadro de otitis externa con pobre respuesta al tratamiento convencional y posterior aislamiento de Pseudomona Aeruginosa en el cultivo de secreción ótica. El diagnóstico definitivo fue de otitis externa maligna. Nuestro objetivo es describir los hallazgos gammagráficos y analizar su correlación con los hallazgos clínico-quirúrgicos y valorar las posibles causas de la discordancia encontrada(AU)

We report the case of an immunocompromised female patient with external otitis, who developed a picture of external otitis with poor response to conventional treatment and subsequent isolation of Pseudomona Aeruginosa in the ear secretion culture. The final diagnosis was malignant external otitis. Our objective is to describe the scintigraphic findings as well as to analyze their correlation with the clinical pattern and to evaluate the possible causes of the discordance found(AU)