Improved detection of in-transit metastases of malignant melanoma with BSREM reconstruction in digital [18F]FDG PET/CT

ConclusionsBSREM detects significantly more ITM than OSEM, owing to higher SUVmax, higher TBR, and less blurring. BSREM is particularly helpful in small and less avid lesions, which are more often missed with OSEM.Key Points• In melanoma patients, [18F]FDG PET/CT helps to detect in-transit metastases (ITM), and their detection is improved by using BSREM instead of OSEM reconstruction.• BSREM is particularly useful in small lesions.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research