Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
PET/CT scans track lung tumor spread after radiation in a dog
By Ballegeer, Elizabeth A et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2006·Department of Surgical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: PET/CT following intensity-modulated radiation therapy for primary lung tumor in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A dog with a primary lung tumor underwent intensity-modulated radiation therapy and was monitored with advanced imaging techniques about six weeks and one year after treatment. The imaging helped distinguish between the tumor and inflammation, revealing that the tumor had spread along the airways over time. This approach shows promise in cancer treatment by providing detailed information about how well the therapy is working and the tumor's behavior.
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Abstract
A primary lung tumor in a dog treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy was imaged approximately 6 weeks and 1-year posttreatment with combined positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography, utilizing the radiotracers 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose and 18F-fluorothymidine. These two tracers allowed discrimination of tumor from inflammation, and demonstrated spread of tumor along airways over time after treatment. Fusion of functional imaging with anatomic imaging is a useful tool, particularly in the field of oncology, with the potential for PET markers that delineate tumor from normal or reactive tissue, and potential or actual response to therapy.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16553158/