Short-term PET-derived kinetic estimation for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma: a combination of the maximum-slope method and dual-input three-compartment model

ConclusionsShort-term PET is closely equivalent to fully dynamic PET for liver kinetic estimation. Short-term PET-derived kinetic parameters can be used to distinguish HCC from background liver tissue, and the combined model improves the kinetic estimation.Clinical relevance statementShort-term PET could be used for hepatic kinetic parameter estimation. The combined model could improve the estimation of liver kinetic parameters.Graphical Abstract
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research