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Published in: Cancer Imaging 1/2016

Open Access 01-12-2016 | Review

68Ga-PSMA ligand PET/CT in patients with prostate cancer: How we review and report

Authors: Isabel Rauscher, Tobias Maurer, Wolfgang P. Fendler, Wieland H. Sommer, Markus Schwaiger, Matthias Eiber

Published in: Cancer Imaging | Issue 1/2016

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Abstract

Recently, positron emission tomography (PET) imaging using PSMA-ligands has gained high attention as a promising new radiotracer in patients with prostate cancer (PC). Several studies promise accurate staging of primary prostate cancer and restaging after biochemical recurrence with 68Ga-PSMA ligand Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT). However, prospective trials and clinical guidelines for this new technique are still missing. Therefore, we summarized our experience with 68Ga-PSMA ligand PET/CT examinations in patients with primary PC and biochemical recurrence. It focuses on the technical and logistical aspects of 68Ga-PSMA ligand PET/CT examination as well as on the specific background for image reading discussing also potential pitfalls. Further, it includes relevant issues on free-text as well as structured reporting used in daily clinical routine.
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Metadata
Title
68Ga-PSMA ligand PET/CT in patients with prostate cancer: How we review and report
Authors
Isabel Rauscher
Tobias Maurer
Wolfgang P. Fendler
Wieland H. Sommer
Markus Schwaiger
Matthias Eiber
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Cancer Imaging / Issue 1/2016
Electronic ISSN: 1470-7330
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40644-016-0072-6

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