18F-FDG PET/CT fusion imaging in paediatric solid extracranial tumours.
This paper aims at discussing the utility of 18F-FDG PET/CT in the evaluation of paediatric solid extracranial tumours. Following a brief discussion of the basic principles and methodology of PET/CT system, it reviews the main characteristics of the tumours that can be visualised with 18F-FDG PET and presents examples of cases where the combined use of 18F-FDG PET/CT fusion imaging helped in the management of patients. It will also discuss the physiologic biodistribution of 18F-FDG, outlining the normal variants in the paediatric patients that may lead to misinterpretation.
Nanni
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Nuclear Medicine Department, PET/CT Unit, Policlinico S. Orsola-Malpighi, Bologna, Italy.
Rubello
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Castellucci
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Farsad
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Franchi
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Rampin
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Gross
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Al-Nahhas
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Fanti
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D019788:Fluorodeoxyglucose F18