Combined <sup>18</sup> F‐fluorocholine and <sup>18</sup> F‐fluoride positron emission tomography/computed tomography imaging for staging of high‐risk prostate cancer

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Authors

Henrik Kjölhede · Lund University

Göran Ahlgren · Skåne University Hospital

Helén Almquist · Lund University

Fredrik Liedberg · Lund University

K. Lyttkens · Lund University

Tomas Ohlsson · Skåne University Hospital

Ola Bratt ·

Abstract

PET/CT scans with (18)F-fluorocholine and (18)F-fluoride commonly detect metastases in patients with high-risk prostate cancer and a negative or inconclusive bone scan. For 20% of the patients the results of the PET/CT scans changed the treatment plan.

Topics & Keywords

Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Urology

Volume 110, Issue 10, pp. 1501-1506

DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-410x.2012.11123.x

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