Prognostic significance of 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT in multiple myeloma recurrence: a comparison to 18F-FDG PET/CT and laboratory results
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DOI: 10.1007/s12149-021-01652-1
Abstract: This study investigates the prognostic value of 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT using PET-derived quantitative in multiple myeloma (MM) patients with suspected recurrence in comparison to 18F-FDG PET/CT and clinical data. Twenty-four MM patients with suspicion for relapse… read more here.
Keywords: pentixafor pet; 68ga pentixafor; 18f fdg; fdg pet ... See more keywords
Accuracy of PET quantification in [68Ga]Ga-pentixafor PET/MR imaging of carotid plaques
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DOI: 10.1007/s12350-020-02257-3
Abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate and correct for partial-volume-effects (PVE) on [68Ga]Ga-Pentixafor uptake in atherosclerotic plaques of the carotid arteries, and the impact of ignoring bone in MR-based attenuation correction (MR-AC). Twenty… read more here.
Keywords: carotid plaques; bone; 68ga pentixafor; pentixafor pet ... See more keywords
Intense 68Ga-Pentixafor Activity in Aldosterone-Producing Adrenal Adenomas.
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DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000002946
Abstract: Ga-pentixafor, a ligand of CXCR4 (CXC chemokine receptor type 4), has been reported as a potential PET tracer to evaluate a variety of pathological entities. We report intense Ga-pentixafor activity on PET/CT in 2 patients… read more here.
Keywords: pentixafor activity; intense 68ga; adrenal adenomas; 68ga pentixafor ... See more keywords
Usefulness of 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT on Diagnosis and Management of Cushing Syndrome
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DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000004244
Abstract: Purpose This pilot study investigated the performance of C-X-C motif chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4) molecular imaging (68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT) in Cushing syndrome (CS) and the correlation between CXCR4 signaling interactions and glucose metabolism in adrenocorticotropin-cortisol pathway.… read more here.
Keywords: pentixafor pet; 68ga pentixafor; diagnosis; cushing syndrome ... See more keywords
Intense 68Ga-Pentixafor Activity in Idiopathic Retroperitoneal Fibrosis.
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DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000004375
Abstract: ABSTRACT A 52-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with lower abdominal and low back pain, and abdomen CT at an outside hospital presented a retroperitoneal mass with left urinary tract obstruction and hydronephrosis. In… read more here.
Keywords: retroperitoneal mass; retroperitoneal; 68ga pentixafor; retroperitoneal fibrosis ... See more keywords
Myocardial Uptake of 68Ga-Pentixafor in a Patient With Systemic Amyloidosis.
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DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000004406
Abstract: ABSTRACT A 55-year-old man presented with chest tightness and lower-limb edema for 1 year. Laboratory and imaging examinations suggested cardiac amyloidosis. Both 18F-FDG and 68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT showed increased uptake in the myocardium of the left… read more here.
Keywords: 68ga pentixafor; systemic amyloidosis; myocardial uptake; amyloidosis ... See more keywords
Similar Findings on 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT and 18F-FDG PET/CT in a Patient With Widespread Metastatic Hepatic Neuroendocrine Carcinoma.
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DOI: 10.1097/rlu.0000000000004442
Abstract: ABSTRACT A patient with suspected malignant tumor underwent 18F-FDG PET/CT. Based on the findings, the patient was suspected of having multiple myeloma. Then the patient underwent 68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT, which showed similar results to 18F-FDG PET/CT.… read more here.
Keywords: pentixafor pet; 68ga pentixafor; pet; fdg pet ... See more keywords
Current Status of 68Ga-Pentixafor in Solid Tumours
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12092135
Abstract: Chemokine receptor CXCR4 is overexpressed in neoplasms and its expression is related to tumour invasion, metastasis and aggressiveness. 68Ga-Pentixafor is used to non-invasively image the expression of CXCR4 in tumours and has been widely used… read more here.
Keywords: solid tumours; 68ga pentixafor; pentixafor solid; targeting cxcr4 ... See more keywords
68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT May Fail to Detect Recurrent Multiple Myeloma with Extramedullary Disease
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13050871
Abstract: Two patients with a history of multiple myeloma experienced a recurrence of the disease.18F-FDG PET/CT revealed prominent extramedullary disease as well as multi-foci in the bone marrow, both with increased FDG uptake. However, on 68Ga-Pentixafor… read more here.
Keywords: 68ga pentixafor; pet; myeloma; extramedullary disease ... See more keywords
Bing–Neel Syndrome and Coexisting Pituitary Macroadenoma in a Patient with Waldenström Macroglobulinemia Revealed by 18F-FDG and 68Ga-Pentixafor PET/CT
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DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13071334
Abstract: A 63-year-old man presenting with peripheral neuropathies was diagnosed of Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia, and Bing–Neel syndrome was subsequently confirmed via cerebrospinal fluid examinations. Besides involvement in bone marrow, lymph nodes, as well as the thoracic and… read more here.
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Imaging Inflammation in Atherosclerosis with CXCR4-Directed [68Ga]PentixaFor PET/MRI—Compared with [18F]FDG PET/MRI
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DOI: 10.3390/life12071039
Abstract: (1) This study compared [68Ga]PentixaFor uptake in active arterial segments with corresponding [18F]FDG arterial uptake as well as the relationship with cardiac [68Ga]PentixaFor uptake. (2) Method: Tracer uptake on atherosclerotic lesions in the large arteries… read more here.
Keywords: pet mri; pentixafor pet; 68ga pentixafor; fdg pet ... See more keywords