PET Imaging of Brain Tumors, An Issue of PET Clinics

PET Imaging of Brain Tumors, An Issue of PET Clinics
Author: Sandip Basu
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2013-04-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455772216

This issue discusses the clinical application of PET Imaging in assessing brain tumors, Including what a neuro-oncologist’s expectations should be. One article discusses how PET can help in developing reliable response evaluation criteria in brain tumors; another reviews modern tracers for brain tumors. The evolving role of PET-MRI in brain tumors is examined. Parametric mapping of multiple PET tracers with MRI response evaluation is reviewed. Another article discusses the role of early and delayed PET imaging and novel quantitative techniques in hybrid imaging for brain tumors. The perspective of pediatric imaging is also given.

PET/CT and Patient Outcomes, Part II, An Issue of PET Clinics

PET/CT and Patient Outcomes, Part II, An Issue of PET Clinics
Author: Rathan Subramaniam
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2015-10-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323391125

This two-part issue, edited by Dr. Rathan Subramaniam, reviews current clinical information in "PET/CT and Patient Outcomes." In Part II of this issue, articles will include: Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Cancer; Endometrial, Cervical & Ovarian Cancer; Renal, Bladder and Testicular Cancer; Musculoskeletal and Soft Tissue Tumors; Myocardial Perfusion / Viability; Unknown Primary Cancer; Gastric Cancer; Brain Tumors; Neuroendocrine Tumors, and more!

Radiation Therapy Planning, An Issue of PET Clinics

Radiation Therapy Planning, An Issue of PET Clinics
Author: Sushil Beriwal
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 141
Release: 2011-04-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455709468

PET imaging has become an essential part of radiation therapy for cancer patients. Leading off the issue are articles on clinical applications and technical aspects. Following those are reviews of the use of PET in the treatment for lung cancer, gynecologic malignancies, GI and pancreatic tumors, and brain tumors, lymphoma, and head and neck malignancies. The final article addresses advances in hybrid imaging in planning of radiation therapy.

PET/CT Imaging in Tracers Beyond FDG, An Issue of PET Clinics

PET/CT Imaging in Tracers Beyond FDG, An Issue of PET Clinics
Author: Mohsen Beheshti
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2014-07-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323311873

This issue of PET Clinics examines PET/CT Imaging in Tracers Beyond FDG. Article include standardization and quantification in PET/CT imaging: tracers beyond FDG; 18F NaF PET/CT imaging; 18F NaF PET/CT imaging in pediatrics; choline PET/CT imaging for the head and neck, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis; DOPA PET/CT imaging for the head and neck, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis; 68 GaSSRTs PET/CT imaging for the head and neck, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis; FLT PET/CT imaging for the head and neck, thorax, abdomen, and pelvis; hypoxia tracers; PET/MRI tracers beyond FDG: current status and future aspects; PET/CT normal variations: effect of novel quantitative approaches; and more!

Advanced Neuroimaging in Brain Tumors, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America, E-Book

Advanced Neuroimaging in Brain Tumors, An Issue of Radiologic Clinics of North America, E-Book
Author: Sangam Kanekar
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 217
Release: 2021-05-13
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032379422X

This issue of Radiologic Clinics focuses on Advanced Neuroimaging in Brain Tumors and is edited by Dr. Sangam Kanekar. Articles will include: Imaging findings of new entities and patterns in brain tumor: IDH mutant, IDH wildtype, Codeletion, and MGMT methylation; CT and MR perfusion imaging in neuro-oncology; Application of diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) and diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in the pre- and post-surgical evaluation of brain tumor; Clinical applications of magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) in of brain tumors: grading and recurrence; Cellular and molecular imaging with PET and SPECT in brain tumors; Role of Functional MRI (fMRI) in the presurgical mapping of brain tumor; Imaging surveillance of gliomas: role of advanced imaging techniques; Neoplastic meningitis and paraneoplastic syndrome—role of imaging; Imaging of neurologic injury following oncologic therapy; RadioGenomics of brain tumor; Imaging mimics of brain tumors; Imaging of tumor syndromes; and more!

PET Imaging in the Management of Neuroendocrine Tumors, An Issue of PET Clinics

PET Imaging in the Management of Neuroendocrine Tumors, An Issue of PET Clinics
Author: Stefano Fanti
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2014-01-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323264050

Nuclear Medicine has greatly contributed to the diagnosis and treament of neuroendocrine neoplasms. This issue of PET Clinics will focus not only on the diagnosis and treatment of neuroendocrine tumors, but also theranostics. Topics include SPECT and other PET tracers, F-DOPA, Ga-DOTA-peptides, Yttrium- and Lutetium-based therapy, and the role of FDG PET. It also covers key information of theranostics.

PET Imaging in Pediatric Patients, An Issue of PET Clinics

PET Imaging in Pediatric Patients, An Issue of PET Clinics
Author: Hongming Zhuang
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2020-07-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323733808

This issue of PET Clinics focuses on PET Imaging in Pediatric Patients and is edited by Drs. Hongming Zhuang and Abass Alavi. Articles will include: Promising New PET tracers in the evaluation of pediatric disease; F-DOPA PET/CT in the management of congenital hyperinsulinism; Emerging roles of PET/MRI in pediatric hospital; Roles of FDG PET/CT in the management of posttransplant lymphoproliferative disease in pediatric patient; FDG-PET/CT in the management of pediatric lymphoma; Preparation and logistic consideration in performing PET/CT and PET/MRI in pediatric patients; PET/CT in the evaluation of FUO and infectious/inflammatory disease in pediatric patients; Roles of PET/CT in the evaluation of neuroblastoma; Potential Roles of Total Body Imaging in Pediatric Diseases and Disorders; PET/CT in the Management of Pediatric Sarcomas; Pediatric Cardiac PET Imaging; Dosimetry between PET/CT and PET/MRI: Implications in Pediatric Imaging; Essential Role of Global Disease Assessment in Assessing Systemic Disorders, and more!

Brain Tumor Imaging

Brain Tumor Imaging
Author: Elke Hattingen
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 166
Release: 2015-09-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3642450407

This book describes the basics, the challenges and the limitations of state of the art brain tumor imaging and examines in detail its impact on diagnosis and treatment monitoring. It opens with an introduction to the clinically relevant physical principles of brain imaging. Since MR methodology plays a crucial role in brain imaging, the fundamental aspects of MR spectroscopy, MR perfusion and diffusion-weighted MR methods are described, focusing on the specific demands of brain tumor imaging. The potential and the limits of new imaging methodology are carefully addressed and compared to conventional MR imaging. In the main part of the book, the most important imaging criteria for the differential diagnosis of solid and necrotic brain tumors are delineated and illustrated in examples. A closing section is devoted to the use of MR methods for the monitoring of brain tumor therapy. The book is intended for radiologists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, oncologists and other scientists in the biomedical field with an interest in neuro-oncology.

PET/MRI in Oncology

PET/MRI in Oncology
Author: Andrei Iagaru
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 435
Release: 2018-01-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3319685171

In this book, experts from premier institutions across the world with extensive experience in the field clearly and succinctly describe the current and anticipated uses of PET/MRI in oncology. The book also includes detailed presentations of the MRI and PET technologies as they apply to the combined PET/MRI scanners. The applications of PET/MRI in a wide range of oncological settings are well documented, highlighting characteristic findings, advantages of this dual-modality technique, and pitfalls. Whole-body PET/MRI applications and pediatric oncology are discussed separately. In addition, information is provided on PET technology designs and MR hardware for PET/MRI, MR pulse sequences and contrast agents, attenuation and motion correction, the reliability of standardized uptake value measurements, and safety considerations. The balanced presentation of clinical topics and technical aspects will ensure that the book is of wide appeal. It will serve as a reference for specialists in nuclear medicine and radiology and oncologists and will also be of interest for residents in these fields and technologists.

PET Imaging of Infection and Inflammation, An Issue of PET Clinics

PET Imaging of Infection and Inflammation, An Issue of PET Clinics
Author: Abass Alavi
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 125
Release: 2012-04-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1455744298

PET/CT holds great promise for the management of many types of infection and inflammation. This issue discusses many of these uses, starting with arthroplasty-associated infection. FDG PET/CT also has utility in inflammatory bowel disease. This issue also discusses the utilization of FDG PET and PET/CT in the evaluation of diabetic foot, and in monitoring therapeutic effect in patients without malignancy. PET/CT is reviewed regarding its use in patients with sarcoidosis or IgG4 disease. Also covered is the application of FDG PET/CT in detecting the source of fever of unknown origin. Artherosclerosis and vasculitis can be assessed by PET/CT and FDG PET/CT can also be used in the management of severe infection in patients with malignancies. Finally, the issue discusses the use of PET and PET/CT in the evaluation of osteomyelitis.