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Which type of cancer is only 50% imaged with FDG-PET due to high levels of phosphatase?
Which type of cancer is only 50% imaged with FDG-PET due to high levels of phosphatase?
- Bladder cancer
- Prostate cancer
- Renal cell carcinoma (RCC)
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) (correct)
What percentage of renal cell carcinomas are FDG-avid?
What percentage of renal cell carcinomas are FDG-avid?
- 50% (correct)
- 25%
- 90%
- 75%
Why is detection of ureteral or bladder lesions extremely limited with FDG-PET?
Why is detection of ureteral or bladder lesions extremely limited with FDG-PET?
- Due to inadequate imaging technology
- Due to low FDG uptake by the tumors
- Due to high levels of phosphatase in the tumors
- Due to surrounding high urinary FDG activity (correct)
In which type of prostate cancer is FDG-PET reserved for assessing treatment response?
In which type of prostate cancer is FDG-PET reserved for assessing treatment response?
What type of tumors tend to have low FDG uptake or are non-FDG-avid?
What type of tumors tend to have low FDG uptake or are non-FDG-avid?
What is the new first-line diagnostic imaging modality for neuroendocrine tumors?
What is the new first-line diagnostic imaging modality for neuroendocrine tumors?
What is the primary benefit of using DOTATATE and FDG PET/CT in tandem?
What is the primary benefit of using DOTATATE and FDG PET/CT in tandem?
Which of the following PET radiotracers is FDA-approved for imaging biochemically recurrent prostate cancer with high PSA levels?
Which of the following PET radiotracers is FDA-approved for imaging biochemically recurrent prostate cancer with high PSA levels?
What is the primary mechanism of F-18 fluciclovine (Axumin) in prostate cancer imaging?
What is the primary mechanism of F-18 fluciclovine (Axumin) in prostate cancer imaging?
Which PET radiotracer is highly sensitive for the detection of prostate cancer bone metastases?
Which PET radiotracer is highly sensitive for the detection of prostate cancer bone metastases?
What is the limitation of F-18 sodium fluoride (F-18 NaF) in prostate cancer imaging?
What is the limitation of F-18 sodium fluoride (F-18 NaF) in prostate cancer imaging?
What is the primary characteristic of Tc-99m DTPA and Tc-99m pertechnetate?
What is the primary characteristic of Tc-99m DTPA and Tc-99m pertechnetate?
