The utilization of positron emission tomography in the evaluation of renal health and disease

ConclusionPET imaging provides an effective modality for evaluating a range of metabolic functions including glucose and fatty acid uptake, oxygen consumption and renal perfusion. Multiple positron emitting radiolabeled racers can be used for renal imaging in clinical settings. PET imaging thus holds the potential to improve the diagnosis of renal disorders, and to monitor disease progression and treatment response.
Source: Clinical and Translational Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research