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The quest for multifunctional and dedicated PET instrumentation with irregular geometries
We focus on reviewing state-of-the-art developments of dedicated PET scanners with irregular geometries and the potential of different aspects of...
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Predictive value of 18F-FDG PET/CT-based radiomics model for neoadjuvant chemotherapy efficacy in breast cancer: a multi-scanner/center study with external validation
PurposeTo develop and validate the predictive value of an 18 F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography ( 18 F-FDG PET/CT)...
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Detection of metabolic adaptation in a triple-negative breast cancer animal model with [18F]choline-PET imaging as a surrogate for drug resistance
PurposeTest the feasibility of an image-based method to identify taxane resistance in mouse bearing triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) tumor...
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Evaluation of the performance of a high-resolution time-of-flight PET system dedicated to the head and breast according to NEMA NU 2-2012 standard
BackgroundThis study evaluated the physical performance of a positron emission tomography (PET) system dedicated to the head and breast according to...
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Diagnostic effectiveness of [18F]Fluoroestradiol PET/CT in oestrogen receptor-positive breast cancer: the key role of histopathology. Evidence from an international multicentre prospective study
Introduction[ 18 F]Fluoroestradiol ([ 18 F]FES) PET/CT has been proposed as a tool for detecting the oestrogen receptor density in patients with...
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Value of 18F-FDG PET/CT for predicting axillary pathologic complete response following neoadjuvant systemic therapy in breast cancer patients: emphasis on breast cancer subtype
BackgroundNeoadjuvant systemic therapy (NST) is a widely accepted initial treatment modality that can lead to pathologic downstaging of the axillary...
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FDG PET/CT radiomics as a tool to differentiate between reactive axillary lymphadenopathy following COVID-19 vaccination and metastatic breast cancer axillary lymphadenopathy: a pilot study
ObjectivesTo evaluate if radiomics with machine learning can differentiate between F-18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-avid breast cancer metastatic...
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Image quality evaluation of real low-dose breast PET
PurposeTo evaluate the clinical feasibility of high-resolution dedicated breast positron emission tomography (dbPET) with real low-dose 18 F-2-fluorodeoxy-...
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18F-FDG PET/CT-based deep learning radiomics predicts 5-years disease-free survival after failure to achieve pathologic complete response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer
BackgroundThis study aimed to assess whether a combined model incorporating radiomic and depth features extracted from PET/CT can predict...
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Added value of repeat sentinel lymph node biopsy in FDG-PET/CT node-negative patients with ipsilateral breast cancer recurrence
PurposeRepeat sentinel lymph node biopsy (rSLNB) has been suggested for axillary staging in clinically node-negative (cN0) patients with ipsilateral...
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Evaluation of lesion contrast in the walk-through long axial FOV PET scanner simulated with XCAT anthropomorphic phantoms
BackgroundThis study evaluates the lesion contrast in a cost-effective long axial field of view (FOV) PET scanner, called the walk-through PET...
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Physiological background parenchymal uptake of 18F-FDG in normal breast tissues using dedicated breast PET: correlation with mammographic breast composition, menopausal status, and menstrual cycle
ObjectiveThis study aimed to quantitatively evaluate the effects of age, mammographic density, menopausal status, and menstrual cycle on background...
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A lesson in humility: the added values of PET-MRI over PET-CT in detecting malignant hepatic lesions
PurposeThe recent introduction of integrated PET-MRI systems into practice seems promising in oncologic imaging, and efforts are made to specify...
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Peritoneal deposits: PET/CT the keen observer
BackgroundThe peritoneum is the largest serous membrane in the body, it is a preferred site for metastasis of primary malignancies like mesothelioma....
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Current Imaging Approaches in Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Purpose of ReviewInflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and aggressive type of breast cancer with a rapid clinical onset and a poor prognosis....
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Superiority of 68Ga-FAPI PET/CT scan in detecting additional lesions compared to 18FDG PET/CT scan in breast cancer
PurposeWe compared the ability of 68 Ga-FAPI PET//CT with 18 FDG PET/CT imaging techniques to detect additional lesions in breast cancer patients that...
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The Japanese breast cancer society clinical practice guidelines for breast cancer screening and diagnosis, 2022 edition
This article provides updates to readers based on the newly published Japanese Breast Cancer Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for Breast Cancer...
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Breast cancer treatment and recovery: pets’ roles as emotional buffers and stressors
BackgroundResearch suggests pets foster affection, connection, and physical activity, yet has failed to address the challenges people diagnosed with...
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AI-enhanced simultaneous multiparametric 18F-FDG PET/MRI for accurate breast cancer diagnosis
PurposeTo assess whether a radiomics and machine learning (ML) model combining quantitative parameters and radiomics features extracted from...
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18F-FDG PET/CT findings in nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome: a systematic review and a new case report
BackgroundTo demonstrate and analyze the 18 F-FDG positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) findings in this rare nevoid basal cell...
