title: Single-photon emission computed tomography tracers in the diagnostics of neuroendocrine tumors.
abstract: Different imaging strategies have been developed targeting the peculiar features of neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Metabolic characteristics and receptor expression on the tumor surface have been studied, and expertise and knowledge are increasing as a result of the implementation of fusion imaging and the development of more detailed positron emission tomography tracers. Scintigraphic study of NETs is the most diffused and convenient technique for evaluating patients suspected to have NETs.
authors.affiliation: Nuclear Medicine Department, Humanitas Clinical and Research Institute, Via A. Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy.
authors.forename: Giovanna
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pepe
authors.affiliation: Nuclear Medicine Department, National Cancer Institute, Via G. venezian 1, Milan 20133, Italy.
authors.forename: Emilio
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bombardieri
authors.affiliation: Nuclear Medicine Department, National Cancer Institute, Via G. venezian 1, Milan 20133, Italy.
authors.forename: Alice
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lorenzoni
authors.affiliation: Nuclear Medicine Department, Humanitas Clinical and Research Institute, Via A. Manzoni 56, 20089 Rozzano, Milan, Italy. Electronic address: arturo.chiti@humanitas.it.
authors.forename: Arturo
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Chiti
mesh_terms: D019797:3-Iodobenzylguanidine; D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D018278:Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine; D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009447:Neuroblastoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D018358:Neuroendocrine Tumors / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010190:Pancreatic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010235:Paraganglioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010673:Pheochromocytoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D017481:Receptors, Somatostatin / Q000378:metabolism; D013004:Somatostatin / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D015899:Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends
chemical_list: D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D017481:Receptors, Somatostatin; D019797:3-Iodobenzylguanidine; D013004:Somatostatin
keywords: Pentetreotide; Somatostatin; Somatostatin analogues; mIBG