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ReviewWorld journal of nuclear medicine2026

Redefining Soft Tissue Sarcoma Imaging: The Expanding Role of Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography: A Review.

Ammad S Al Tamimi, Hamad S Al Busaidi, Mohammed A Al Mamari, Saif Z Al Salmi, Hussain I Al Bulushi, Mohammed K Al Balushi, Salim M Al Abri, Saleh S Al Abri, Qsee H Al Omairi

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Review in World journal of nuclear medicine, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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9 authors.

Ammad S Al TamimiDepartment of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, The Medical City for Military and Security Services (MCMSS), Al Sawadi, Sultanate of Oman.
Hamad S Al BusaidiDepartment of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, The Medical City for Military and Security Services (MCMSS), Al Sawadi, Sultanate of Oman.
Mohammed A Al MamariDepartment of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, The Medical City for Military and Security Services (MCMSS), Al Sawadi, Sultanate of Oman.
Saif Z Al SalmiDepartment of Medicine, Division of Medical Services, Royal Court Affairs (RCA), Al Sawadi, Sultanate of Oman.
Hussain I Al BulushiDepartment of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, The Medical City for Military and Security Services (MCMSS), Al Sawadi, Sultanate of Oman.
Mohammed K Al BalushiDepartment of Medicine, Division of Medical Services, Royal Court Affairs (RCA), Al Sawadi, Sultanate of Oman.
Salim M Al AbriDepartment of Medicine, Division of Medical Services, Royal Court Affairs (RCA), Al Sawadi, Sultanate of Oman.
Saleh S Al AbriDepartment of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, The Medical City for Military and Security Services (MCMSS), Al Sawadi, Sultanate of Oman.
Qsee H Al OmairiDepartment of Radiology, Division of Nuclear Medicine, The Medical City for Military and Security Services (MCMSS), Al Sawadi, Sultanate of Oman.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Soft tissue sarcomas (STSs) are a heterogeneous group of mesenchymal malignancies with diverse biological behavior, posing significant challenges in tumor grading, prognostic stratification, and early treatment response assessment. While magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) remains the standard modality for local tumor evaluation, its ability to characterize tumor biology and predict clinical outcomes is limited. Advanced imaging, particularly positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), plays a critical role in improving disease characterization and supporting personalized patient management. Methods: This narrative review summarizes the role of PET/CT in STS, focusing on established and emerging radiotracers, quantitative PET metrics, and multiparametric imaging approaches, along with their clinical applications. Results: Conclusion: PET/CT is a key modality in STS, enabling comprehensive assessment of tumor biology and supporting personalized management. Integration of quantitative metrics, novel radiotracers, and advanced analytical techniques is expected to improve diagnostic accuracy, prognostication, and treatment planning. Further large-scale studies are required to standardize methodologies and confirm clinical impact.

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artificial intelligenceFDGPET/CTquantitative PETradiomicsradiotracerssoft tissue sarcomatumor heterogeneity

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PMID42787904
PMCPMC13612116

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