18F-FDG and 68Ga-somatostatin analogs PET/CT in patients with Merkel cell carcinoma: a comparison study

18F-FDG and 68Ga-somatostatin analogs PET/CT in patients with Merkel cell carcinoma: a comparison study

Abstract Background Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) is an aggressive neuroendocrine skin tumor. Currently, 18F-fluoro-deoxy-glucose (18F-FDG) PET/CT is the functional imaging modality of choice. Few data are available on the use of 68Ga-somatostatin analogs. The aim of our study was to evaluate and comp...

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Main Authors: Silvia Taralli, Martina Sollini, Michele Milella, Germano Perotti, Angelina Filice, Massimo Menga, Annibale Versari, Vittoria Rufini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-07-01
Series:EJNMMI Research
Subjects:
Merkel cell carcinoma
Positron emission tomography/computed tomography
18F-FDG
68Ga-somatostatin analogs
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13550-018-0423-3

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