Dynamic 18F-FDG PET Lymphography for In Vivo Identification of Lymph Node Metastases in Murine Melanoma

Conclusion: In a tumor model, significantly longer retention of the radiotracer during 18F-FDG lymphography was seen in metastatic than nonmetastatic lymph nodes, allowing for differentiation between the two and for selective resection of tumor-bearing nodes using Cerenkov imaging. Inflammation can be better differentiated in a subacute state.

Source: Journal of Nuclear Medicine - February 1, 2018 Category: Nuclear Medicine Authors: Lockau, H., Neuschmelting, V., Ogirala, A., Vilaseca, A., Grimm, J. Tags: Basic Source Type: research