Researchers identify pitfall in popular prostate cancer PET imaging method

(Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging) Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography (PET) imaging has become a popular method for determining the stage of a patient's prostate cancer. However, researchers have identified a major pitfall in this imaging technique and are cautioning medical professionals to be aware of the potential for misdiagnosis.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news