18F-Sodium Fluoride PET Imaging of Osseous Metastatic Disease

Article in AJR by Curtis G Mick et al,review details the history, pharmacokinetics, and utility of 18F-sodium fluoride (Na18F) PET/CT in detecting osseous metastases compared with the current standard of care, technetium-99m methylene diphosphonate (99mTc-MDP) bone scintigraphy.  They concluded that Na18F PET/CT is the most comprehensive imaging modality for the evaluation of osseous metastatic diseaseRead More: http://www.ajronline.org/doi/abs/10.2214/AJR.13.12158From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at [e-mail]

Source: Sumer's Radiology Site - July 27, 2014 Category: Radiologists Authors: Sumer Sethi Source Type: blogs