Table Of ContentPeter S. Conti
Aarti Kaushik Editors
PET- CT
A Case-Based Approach
Second Edition
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PET-CT
Peter S. Conti, MD, PhD, FACNP, FACR
Aarti Kaushik, MD
Editors
PET-CT
A Case-Based Approach
Second Edition
Editors
Peter S. Conti, MD, PhD, FACNP, Aarti Kaushik, MD
FACR Kaiser Permanente
Professor of Radiology Southern California Permanente
Biomedical Engineering Medical Group
and Pharmaceutical Sciences Riverside , CA , USA
Director, Molecular Imaging Center
Molecular Imaging Center
and PET Clinic
and PET Clinic
Keck School of Medicine
University of Southern California
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Los Angeles , CA , USA
ISBN 978-1-4419-5810-5 ISBN 978-1-4419-5811-2 (eBook)
DOI 10.1007/978-1-4419-5811-2
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To my wife and children, for their many years of love,
understanding and support.
—P.S.C.
To my husband and children for believing in me and to all my
teachers without whom I would not be here today.
—A.K.
To our friends and colleagues, whose understanding and support
have been invaluable in the preparation of this book.
—P.S.C., A.K.
Pref ace
PET-CT: A Case-Based Approach , Second Edition, provides practical
clinical examples of studies performed with FDG on a state-of-the-art
dedicated PET-CT device. Detailed histories and correlative imaging
fi ndings are given in each case to demonstrate the level of detail required
for image interpretation and the capabilities of this instrumentation.
Impressions are followed by relevant discussion points designed to pro-
vide novice as well as experienced readers a brief but concise summary
of the advantages and limitations of using this technology in the clinical
setting. Images are presented in PET only, CT only, and fused format to
highlight the advantages of this hybrid technology in displaying the spec-
trum of normal and pathological fi ndings in the cases selected.
Chapter 1 explores the fundamentals of PET-CT imaging with FDG,
including normal physiology, normal variants, and technical artifacts.
Chapters 2 – 10 discuss a spectrum of clinical applications in oncology,
such as common malignancies involving the lung, breast, and colon and
less common cancers, such as adrenal and germ cell tumors. Chapter 1 1
details the use of F-18 NaF in diagnosing prostate, breast, and lung can-
cers and presents cases in which this method is deployed with nonma-
lignant fi ndings. Chapters 1 2 and 13 examine brain tumors and general
neurological applications such as epilepsy. Pediatric imaging cases with
both benign and malignant fi ndings are discussed in Chapter 14 . Cardiac
and granulomatous disease applications are described in Chapters 15
and 1 6 . Finally, Chapter 1 7 highlights images of newer PET-CT tracers.
This book is ideal for nuclear medicine practitioners, radiologists,
residents/fellows, and referring clinicians interested in learning more
about how this medical imaging technology can be applied in their
patient populations.
Los Angeles, CA Peter S. Conti, MD, PhD, FACNP, FACR
Riverside, CA Aarti Kaushik, MD
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Acknowledgments
We wish to acknowledge the dedicated work of the faculty of the USC
Department of Radiology for their assistance in case selection and dis-
cussions in the preparation of this book. We would like to thank the
USC PET technologists for their assistance in acquiring and processing
the images shown in this book. Finally, we wish to thank all the USC
PET fellows who over the years have contributed to the teaching fi le
established at the USC PET Center and have provided a source of
inspiration for the entire faculty.
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