ECR 2019 / C-2625
Hybrid imaging in neuroendocrinal tumours, an overview
Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Cancer, Diagnostic procedure, PET-CT, Molecular imaging
Authors:
M. M. A. Rezk; Cairo/EG
DOI:
10.26044/ecr2019/C-2625
Background
- Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) arise from the diffuse neuroendocrine system eg skin,
lung,
the hepatobiliary system,..etc.
- The most common primary sites are the lung,
rectum and small bowel.
- They may cause symptoms (depending on hormonal secretions) such as diarrhea or flushing.
- Could be diagnosed using a variety of clinical and imaging studies,
unfortunately already after metastasized.
- Assessment often requires use of multiple imaging modalities including computed tomography,
magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound; arising the need for hybrid imaging.
- Somatostatin receptor-based imaging would be the diagnostic cornerstone.