TY - Jour A2 - Ruibal，Alvaro Au - Koolen，B.B.Au - Vogel，W.V.Au - Vrancken Peeters，M.J.T.F. D. Au - Lo，C.E.Au - Rutgers，E. J.Th。AU - Valdés Olmos, R. A. PY - 2012 DA - 2012/07/10 TI - Molecular Imaging in Breast Cancer: From Whole-Body PET/CT to Dedicated Breast PET SP - 438647 VL - 2012 AB - Positron emission tomography (PET), with or without integrated computed tomography (CT), using 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) is based on the principle of elevated glucose metabolism in malignant tumors, and its use in breast cancer patients is frequently being investigated. It has been shown useful for classification, staging, and response monitoring, both in primary and recurrent disease. However, because of the partial volume effect and limited resolution of most whole-body PET scanners, sensitivity for the visualization of small tumors is generally low. To improve the detection and quantification of primary breast tumors with FDG PET, several dedicated breast PET devices have been developed. In this nonsystematic review, we shortly summarize the value of whole-body PET/CT in breast cancer and provide an overview of currently available dedicated breast PETs. SN - 1687-8450 UR - https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/438647 DO - 10.1155/2012/438647 JF - Journal of Oncology PB - Hindawi Publishing Corporation KW - ER -