Abstract Objective 18 F-FDG PET/CT has proved to be of potential value for early diagnosis
of large-vessel vasculitis (LVV), which frequently involves the aorta. However, its role in the …

The accurate diagnosis of recurrence of non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is crucial for
the appropriate management of patients with suspicion of recurrence (SOR). We evaluated …

Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide and
its prognosis remains poor. Molecular imaging with 18F-FDG PET/CT can metabolically …

In practice, either "Tc-MIBI or "Tc-tetrofosmin can be Page 1 l). Consequently, the most suitable
agent to use in the individual patient cannot be predicted from this study. CONCLUSION In …

In 65 type I diabetic patients we prospectively evaluated brain perfusion by means of single-
photon emission tomography after the injection of 740–1110 MBq of technetium-99m …

Hyperparathyroidism (HPT) is one of the most prevalent endocrine diseases, for which the
only effective treatment is surgery. The use of imaging techniques in the preoperative …

Abstract 18 F-Fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (18 F-FDG) PET/CT acquisition is generally
performed 60 min after injection. The normal biodistribution pattern of 18 F-FDG includes …

Objective: To ascertain in a cross-sectional study whether substantia nigra (SN)
echogenicity, olfaction, and dopamine transporter (DaT)-SPECT are reliable premotor …

Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate amyloid imaging with 11 C-PIB PET/CT in the
study of cognitive impairment in a clinical setting. Patients and Methods The study included …

The detection of subclinical abnormalities in cerebral blood flow could be of great value in
identifying diabetic patients at risk of stroke. The aim of this study was to assess the …