[Theranostics and hybrid imaging for somatostatin receptor-expressing tumors]. / Theranostics und Hybridbildgebung für somatostatinrezeptor-exprimierende Tumore.
Radiologe
; 60(5): 413-420, 2020 May.
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CLINICAL/METHODICAL ISSUE Conventional imaging tests like computed tomography (CT) cannot visualize somatostatin receptor (SSTR) expression on the tumor cell surface. STANDARD RADIOLOGICAL METHODS:
For imaging of SSTR-expressing tumors conventional morphological imaging tests such as CT or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are employed. METHODICAL INNOVATIONS Molecular imaging of SSTR expression on the tumor cell surface, in particular by using (whole body) single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and positron emission tomography (PET), are considered the current standard of care. Only the use of CT enables for exact localization of putative sites of disease (hybrid imaging). PERFORMANCE Hybrid SPECT/CT and PET/CT are of utmost importance for staging and monitoring of treatment efficacy. SSTR-PET is superior to SPECT and the PET radiotracer 68Ga-DOTATATE has been approved in multiple countries. In addition, SSTR positivity revealed by SPECT or PET pave the way for a peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT). Such a theranostic approach enables for systemic or locoregional radiation with ßemitting radionuclides, which are linked to the identical amino acid peptide used for PET or SPECT imaging. The prospective, randomized Netter1 trial has shown significant benefit for patients receiving PRRT. ACHIEVEMENTS A combined use of conventional and functional imaging tests is superior to conventional imaging alone and allows for identification of suitable candidates for a theranostic approach. PRACTICALRECOMMENDATIONS:
In case of clinical suspicion or after having obtained histological evidence, hybrid SSTR-SPECT/CT or -PET/CT should be performed, preferably in a dedicated molecular imaging center.Palabras clave
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Receptores de Somatostatina
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Imagen Multimodal
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Nanomedicina Teranóstica
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Neoplasias
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Clinical_trials
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2020
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