For detection and characterization of small lesions and to evaluate the liver with background fatty liver changes, MRI may be superior to multidector CT and positron emission tomography (PET). (medscape.com)
In their meta-analysis, Kinkel et al compared US, CT, MRI, and fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) imaging in the detection of liver metastases from colorectal, gastric, and esophageal cancers and concluded that, with an equivalent specificity, FDG positron emission tomography (PET) is the most sensitive noninvasive imaging modality for the diagnosis of liver metastases. (medscape.com)
Preliminary study by our team has already assessed F18 fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) positron-emission tomography scan (PET scan) as a diagnostic tool for HSC. (pasteur.fr)
An imaging technique using compounds labelled with short-lived positron-emitting radionuclides (such as carbon-11, nitrogen-13, oxygen-15 and fluorine-18) to measure cell metabolism. (lookformedical.com)
SINGLE-PHOTON EMISSION-COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY is closely related to positron emission tomography, but uses isotopes with longer half-lives and resolution is lower. (lookformedical.com)
Some studies have suggested that whole body F(18)-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) scanning appears to be of additional value to assess inflammatory activity in patients with persistent symptoms in the absence of signs of serological inflammatory activity and to detect extrathoracic lesions. (medscape.com)
To compare the pattern of lung uptake of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) by positron emission tomography (PET) imaging in patients with lung contusion that developed or did not progress to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). (nih.gov)
The survey reported positron emission radiopharmaceutical fluorodeoxyglucose F-18 (F18-FDG) as the frequently organ imaging radiopharmaceutical during the pandemic. (authorea.com)
The technique works by detecting the annihilation of positrons that occur within living subjects after administration of a positron-emitting radiotracer that is targeted to a specific receptor, transporter, enzyme or antigen. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
The majority of those studies utilize a positron-emitting form of glucose, known as fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), to check for tumor metabolism. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
Second-tier imaging with molecular methods, preferably with fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) (or single-photon emission CT [SPECT] if PET is unavailable), can provide greater diagnostic specificity. (medscape.com)
Fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography/computed tomography showed specific uptake in a right axillary tumor. (springeropen.com)
Fluorodeoxyglucose-positron emission tomography (FDG-PET)/CT images were obtained in July of the same year. (springeropen.com)
Baltimore, Md. - New research presented during the 2015 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) demonstrates that F18 amyloid positron emission tomography ( amyloid PET ) scans of the brain provide clearer diagnosis and earlier, more effective treatment for Alzheimer's patients, when results of a more conventional PET scan remain ambiguous. (alzheimersweekly.com)
In the second section we discuss the neuroimaging methodologies that are available for measuring tau pathology (directly using tau positron emission tomography ligands) and tau-mediated neuronal injury (magnetic resonance imaging and fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography). (biomedcentral.com)
Substances1
Although there are various radioactive substances, the most commonly used one is F-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose. (femanclinic.com)
Diagnosis4
In general, the imaging appearances of liver metastases are nonspecific, and biopsy specimens are required for histologic diagnosis. (medscape.com)
In order to be considered eligible for the study, the patients had to meet the following criteria: histopathological confirmation of breast cancer liver metastases diagnosis at the moment of primary liver resection and re-submission to surgery for preoperative diagnosis of hepatic recurrence. (iiarjournals.org)
age at initial diagnosis of breast cancer, histopathological result, age at diagnosis of the first and second liver resection, type of resection, number and diameter of the lesions, type of resection at both primary and secondary liver surgery, association of neo-adjuvant and adjuvant oncologic treatment at each moment including breast surgery, first and second liver resection. (iiarjournals.org)
In addition, its effectiveness is also used in the diagnosis of 'undiagnosed diseases' such as fever of unknown origin, the detection of foci of infection, the detection of living tissue in heart patients, and the differentiation of Alzheimer's and dementia. (femanclinic.com)
Metastases26
CT is the imaging modality of choice for evaluating liver metastases. (medscape.com)
This preference is largely attributable to the effects of the dual blood supply on the enhancement characteristics of metastases, as compared with normal liver parenchyma. (medscape.com)
Characteristic appearance of carcinoid liver metastases on a contrast-enhanced axial CT scan through the upper abdomen. (medscape.com)
Contrast-enhanced transaxial CT images in the portal venous phase through the liver of a 48-year-old man with colonic metastases. (medscape.com)
The left image shows metastases in both lobes of the liver and, thus, inoperable. (medscape.com)
Plain chest radiographs are routinely obtained in patients who are suspected of having cancer and are also used in the staging of cancer, but plain abdominal radiography has a limited role in the investigation of liver metastases. (medscape.com)
Ultrasonography (US) is widely used in the investigation of suspected liver metastases. (medscape.com)
Late-phase pulse-inversion harmonic imaging is a useful technique for characterizing hepatic lesions and for demonstrating both greater numbers of liver metastases and smaller liver metastases. (medscape.com)
Contrast-enhanced US in the liver-specific phase of contrast enhancement improves the detection of hepatic metastases, relative to nonenhanced conventional US. (medscape.com)
However, evidence supporting the use of MRI in the evaluation of liver metastases is accumulating because MRI allows the effective localization of hepatic and vascular invasion. (medscape.com)
Selective hepatic angiography may demonstrate hypervascular liver metastases by showing capillary blush in involved areas, highlighting the potential response of tumors to embolization. (medscape.com)
The liver provides a fertile soil in which metastases may become established, not only because of its rich, dual blood supply but also because of humoral factors that promote cell growth. (medscape.com)
Colorectal cancer with liver metastases: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy, surgical resection first or palliation alone? (wjgnet.com)
Khan K, Wale A, Brown G, Chau I. Colorectal cancer with liver metastases: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy, surgical resection first or palliation alone? (wjgnet.com)
In this review we will discuss various treatment options available in management of colorectal liver metastases with potential guidance on how and when to choose these options along with consideration on future directions in management of this disease. (wjgnet.com)
primarily based on better understanding of the molecular complexity of colorectal cancer coupled with aggressive approach in management of colorectal liver metastases. (wjgnet.com)
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of hepatic re-resection for breast cancer liver metastases. (iiarjournals.org)
Patients and Methods: Between January 2004 and December 2014 seven patients were submitted to liver re-resection for breast cancer liver metastases at our Center. (iiarjournals.org)
The main inclusion criteria were presence of isolated liver metastases and absence of systemic recurrent disease Results: The median age at the time of breast surgery was 51 years (range=39-69 years). (iiarjournals.org)
Conclusion: Re-resection for breast cancer liver metastases can be safely performed and may bring survival benefit. (iiarjournals.org)
However it seems that in the progression of breast cancer up to 60% of patients will develop liver metastases, 20% of them being estimated to be diagnosed within five years from breast surgery. (iiarjournals.org)
the largest reported group of patients submitted to hepatectomy for breast cancer liver metastases was conducted by Groeschl et al . (iiarjournals.org)
All patients with breast cancer liver metastases surgically treated in the "Dan Setlacec" Center of Gastrointestinal Disease and Liver Transplantation, the Fundeni Clinical Institute between January 2004 and December 2014 were retrospectively reviewed. (iiarjournals.org)
Hepatocellular carcinoma1
The diagnostic accuracy of [(18)F]fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET is insufficient to characterise hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in liver masses and to diagnose all cases of recurrent HCC. (nih.gov)
Hepatic2
Postoperative complications occurred in a single case after the first liver surgery and in two cases after the second hepatic resection, all cases being successfully managed conservatively. (iiarjournals.org)
Herein, we report a case of hepatic and extrahepatic fascioliasis mimicking colon cancer with hepatic metastasis, in the form of multiple masses in the transverse colon and liver. (e-kjar.org)
Infections1
In this stage, the central nervous system is affected and several vital organs (heart, liver) may develop infections. (dovemed.com)
Radiotracer1
FDG-PET is a preliminary scan with a common radiotracer called FDG (fluorodeoxyglucose), which acts like glucose in the brain to capture images of metabolic activity. (alzheimersweekly.com)
Radiotherapy1
The role of radiotherapy and chemoradiation in the management of primary liver tumours. (cancercentrum.se)
Brain3
It is also employed for the detection of malignant tumors including those of the brain, liver, and thyroid gland. (edu.au)
The Internal medicine study combines topics in areas such as Endocrinology, Fluorodeoxyglucose, Cardiology, Major depressive disorder and Traumatic brain injury. (research.com)
F18 Amyloid Scans are a relatively new technology that scan the brain for Alzheimer's plaques. (alzheimersweekly.com)
Colorectal1
Colorectal liver metastasises were once considered as incurable disease but with better treatment options and valuable input from multi-disciplinary teams, this disease can be cured in a proportion of patients. (wjgnet.com)
Bone2
It most commonly involves somatic soft tissue, lungs, liver and bone. (springeropen.com)
After initial surgery, serum calcitonin is still detectable in nearly 20% of patients, suggesting residual disease, and imaging including neck ultrasonography, neck and chest CT, liver contrast-enhanced CT or MRI, and spine and pelvic bone MRI is recommended when serum calcitonin is higher than 150 pg/mL ( 1 , 2 ). (snmjournals.org)
Lung1
The blood supply of the liver is exceeded only by that of the lung, in terms of blood flow per minute. (medscape.com)
Abnormalities1
One study has shown that the severity of liver function test abnormalities is significantly related with the degree of fibrosis and extensiveness of the granulomatous inflammation in sarcoidosis. (medscape.com)
Even in cases in which surgical treatment can provide a complete resection, liver recurrence is not a rare event, being reported in up to half of patients initially submitted to liver resection ( 8 ). (iiarjournals.org)
Hepatectomy1
The first liver resection was performed after a median period of 34.7 months and consisted of minor hepatectomies in six and major hepatectomy in one patient. (iiarjournals.org)
Tissue2
This means that cause (the properties of living tissue) is inferred from effect (the observed signal). (wikipedia.org)
The normally aerated tissue:liver ratio was significantly higher in subjects who developed ARDS than in those who did not (P = 0.029). (nih.gov)
Survival2
The median overall survival after the second liver resection was 28 months. (iiarjournals.org)
and included 115 cases, with a five-year survival rate after liver surgery of 31% ( 7 ). (iiarjournals.org)
Methods1
In these methods, if a suspicious situation occurs, whether the live cancer cells re-emerge and their prevalence is determined by PET / CT method. (femanclinic.com)
Cancer2
After the treatment is completed, the efficacy of the treatment can be determined by investigating the presence of living cancer cells. (femanclinic.com)
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KIDNEY1
The plasma biochemistry of liver and kidney functions were normal. (frontiersin.org)
Case1
The second liver resection was performed after a median interval of 22 months from the first liver resection and consisted of major resection in one case and minor resection in the other six cases. (iiarjournals.org)
Study1
HCC was assessed by histology in eight cases and by American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) criteria in four cases. (nih.gov)
Patients1
Among patients with liver-confined metastatic disease only 10% of them will be eligible for liver resection ( 4 ). (iiarjournals.org)
Patient1
Either fluorine F-18-DCFPyL or gallium Ga-68-PSMA-11 can be used for PSMA PET imaging, and F-18-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET is not required as a standard patient selection tool. (ascopost.com)
Complete1
He can independently complete most activities of daily living (ADLs) but does wear pads for occasional urinary incontinence. (psychiatrist.com)
Activities1
Rationale, aims, and objectives: The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted normal activities across the world, from economy to socialization, and claiming hundreds of thousands of lives. (authorea.com)