Diagnostic value of 18F-FDG PET/CT in primary and metastatic renal tumors: a pilot study

Conclusion18F-FDG PET/CT may be a useful imaging modality for detecting primary renal tumors and metastatic renal tumors and may provide valuable information for the differential diagnosis of primary renal tumors and metastatic renal tumors. The SUV, TBR, TLR, maximum diameter, and MTV of a renal mass are potential predictive factors to distinguish primary and metastatic renal tumors. In addition,18F-FDG PET/CT revealed differences in metabolic activity based on the histopathological type of renal tumors, which may help to individualize treatment.
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research