PURPOSE: In the present study, the potential clinical role of 11C-acetate PET mainly in the differential diagnosis, in the staging and in the follow-up of prostate cancer patients is reported. METHODS: Each of the above points has been accurately investigated by studying the specific biochemical and radiobiochemical behaviour of this positron emitter compound. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The imaging quality of 11C-acetate PET and its unique mechanisms of cellular uptake, make such radiotracer a powerful tool in evaluating all the steps of the prostatic cancer.
PURPOSE: In the present study, the potential clinical role of 11C-acetate PET mainly in the differential diagnosis, in the staging and in the follow-up of prostate cancerpatients is reported. METHODS: Each of the above points has been accurately investigated by studying the specific biochemical and radiobiochemical behaviour of this positron emitter compound. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The imaging quality of 11C-acetate PET and its unique mechanisms of cellular uptake, make such radiotracer a powerful tool in evaluating all the steps of the prostatic cancer.
Authors: Marc A Seltzer; Shamim A Jahan; Richard Sparks; David B Stout; Nagichettiar Satyamurthy; Magnus Dahlbom; Michael E Phelps; Jorge R Barrio Journal: J Nucl Med Date: 2004-07 Impact factor: 10.057
Authors: Anne Roivainen; Alexandru Naum; Heikki Nuutinen; Rauli Leino; Heimo Nurmi; Kjell Någren; Riitta Parkkola; Johanna Virtanen; Markku Kallajoki; Harry Kujari; Jari Ovaska; Peter Roberts; Marko Seppänen Journal: EJNMMI Res Date: 2013-02-27 Impact factor: 3.138