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Positron emission tomography and computer tomography (PET/CT) in prostate, bladder, and testicular cancers.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20491646     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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.
Authors:
A Zouhair; M Ozsahin; M Schaffer; S Albrecht; F Camus; P Jichlinski; R-O Mirimanoff; A Bischof Delaloye; J-Y Meuwly; J O Prior
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Current medicinal chemistry     Volume:  17     ISSN:  1875-533X     ISO Abbreviation:  Curr. Med. Chem.     Publication Date:  2010  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-10     Completed Date:  2010-11-29     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9440157     Medline TA:  Curr Med Chem     Country:  Netherlands    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  2492-502     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiation Oncology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV) and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland. abderrahim.zouhair@chuv.ch
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Humans
Male
Positron-Emission Tomography / methods*
Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology*,  radionuclide imaging,  radiotherapy
Radiopharmaceuticals / diagnostic use
Testicular Neoplasms / pathology*,  radionuclide imaging,  radiotherapy
Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / pathology*,  radionuclide imaging,  radiotherapy
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Radiopharmaceuticals

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