Positron Emission Tomography and Computer Tomography (PET/CT) in Prostate, Bladder, and Testicular Cancers
Curr Med Chem
; 17(23): 2492-502, 2010.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20491646
ABSTRACT
Positron emission computed tomography (PET) is a functional, noninvasive method for imaging regional metabolic processes that is nowadays most often combined to morphological imaging with computed tomography (CT). Its use is based on the well-founded assumption that metabolic changes occur earlier in tumors than morphologic changes, adding another dimension to imaging. This article will review the established and investigational indications and radiopharmaceuticals for PET/CT imaging for prostate cancer, bladder cancer and testicular cancer, before presenting upcoming applications in radiation therapy.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Prostatic Neoplasms
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Testicular Neoplasms
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Urinary Bladder Neoplasms
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Positron-Emission Tomography
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Curr Med Chem
Journal subject:
QUIMICA
Year:
2010
Document type:
Article
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