Use of SPECT-CT in high-risk breast cancer patients results in a decrease in the number of down-stream radiographic studies ordered as a function of increased reader confidence.

Conclusion: Addition of low-dose CT to SPECT in bone scans of breast cancer patients both increased the confidence level of the reading physician and decreased the apparent overall extent of disease. Increased confidence generally correlated with a 47% decrease in number of follow-up tests ordered, predominantly radiographs and to a lesser degree CT scans, leading to a more rapid and certain diagnosis with an element of potential cost savings. These preliminary data support the value of SPECT-CT when imaging bone scintigraphy in high-risk breast cancer patients.

Source: Journal of Nuclear Medicine - May 14, 2020 Category: Nuclear Medicine Authors: Ahpin, C., ROBIN, P., Samaan, S., Martineau, P., Clemons, M., Hilton, J., Morgan, S., Ong, M., Zeng, W., Zuckier, L. Tags: Infection/Pulmonary/Outcomes (Poster Session) Source Type: research