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ArticleAsia Oceania journal of nuclear medicine & biology2014

Clinical utility of indigenously formulated single-vial lyophilized HYNIC-TOC kit in evaluating Gastro-entero Pancreatic neuro endocrine tumours.

Ajit S Shinto, K Kamaleshwaran, K Vyshak, Natarajan Sudhakar, Sharmila Banerjee, Aruna Korde, Grace Samuel, Madhav Mallia

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Article in Asia Oceania journal of nuclear medicine & biology, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Ajit S ShintoNuclear Medicine Department, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, India.
K KamaleshwaranNuclear Medicine Department, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, India.
K VyshakNuclear Medicine Department, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, India.
Natarajan SudhakarNuclear Medicine Department, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, India.
Sharmila BanerjeeIsotope Applications & Radiopharmaceuticals Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India.
Aruna KordeIsotope Applications & Radiopharmaceuticals Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India.
Grace SamuelIsotope Applications & Radiopharmaceuticals Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India.
Madhav MalliaIsotope Applications & Radiopharmaceuticals Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, India.
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre · INKovai Medical Center and Hospital · IN

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Abstract

objectivesThe objective of this study was to evaluate the performance and utility of (99m)Tc HYNIC-TOC planar scintigraphy and SPECT/CT in the diagnosis, staging and management of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GPNETs).

methods22 patients (median age, 46 years) with histologically proven gastro- entero- pancreatic NETs underwent (99m)Tc HYNIC-TOC whole body scintigraphy and regional SPECT/CT as indicated. Scanning was performed after injection of 370-550 MBq (10-15 mCi) of (99m)Tc HYNIC-TOC intravenously. Images were evaluated by two experienced nuclear medicine physicians both qualitatively as well as semi quantitatively (tumor to background and tumor to normal liver ratios on SPECT -CT images). Results of SPECT/CT were compared with the results of conventional imaging. Histopathology results and follow-up somatostatin receptor scintigraphy with (99m)Tc HYNIC TOC or conventional imaging with biochemical markers were considered to be the reference standards.

results(99m)Tc HYNIC TOC showed sensitivity and specificity of 87.5% and 85.7%, respectively, for primary tumor and 100% and 86% for metastases. It was better than conventional imaging modalities for the detection of both primary tumor (P<0.001) and metastases (P<0.0001). It changed the management strategy in 6 patients (31.8%) and supported management decisions in 8 patients (36.3%).

conclusion(99m)Tc HYNIC TOC SPECT/CT appears to be a highly sensitive and specific modality for the detection and staging of GPNETs. It is better than conventional imaging for the evaluation of GPNETs and can have a significant impact on patient management and planning further therapeutic options.

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HYNIC TOCNeuroendocrine tumorSPECT CT

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