18F-FDG-PET/CT versus 99Tcm-MIBI-SPECT: which is better for detection of solitary pulmonary nodules ?

CONCLUSION: 99Tcm-MIBI-SPECT has comparable diagnostic value with 18F-FDG-PET/CT in differentiating benign from malignant SPNs. Considering its easy availability and low-cost, 99Tcm-MIBI-SPECT could be an alternative imaging modality in differentiating benign from malignant SPNs in areas with a backward economy. PMID: 29135109 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of B.U.ON. - Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: J BUON Source Type: research