Comparison of different kinetic models for dynamic 18F-FDG PET/CT imaging of hepatocellular carcinoma with various, also dual-blood input function.

In conclusion, results indicate that the portal vein is sufficient to describe kinetic FDG processes in HCC and healthy liver regions.
PMID: 31896098 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Physics in Medicine and Biology - January 1, 2020 Category: Physics Authors: Geist BK, Wang J, Wang X, Lin J, Yang X, Zhang H, Li F, Zhao H, Hacker M, Huo L, Li X Tags: Phys Med Biol Source Type: research