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Title: A third of the radiotracer dose: two decades of progress in pediatric [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT and PET/MR imaging.
Authors: Waelti, Stephan1,2,3 (AUTHOR), Skawran, Stephan1,2 (AUTHOR), Sartoretti, Thomas1,2 (AUTHOR), Schwyzer, Moritz1,2 (AUTHOR), Gennari, Antonio G.1,2 (AUTHOR), Mader, Cäcilia1,2 (AUTHOR), Treyer, Valerie1,2 (AUTHOR), Kellenberger, Christian J.2,4 (AUTHOR), Burger, Irene A.1,2,5 (AUTHOR), Hany, Thomas1,2,6 (AUTHOR), Maurer, Alexander1,2 (AUTHOR), Huellner, Martin W.1,2 (AUTHOR), Messerli, Michael1,2 (AUTHOR) michael.messerli@usz.ch
Source: European Radiology. May2024, Vol. 34 Issue 5, p3252-3259. 8p.
Subjects: Magnetic resonance imaging, Whole body imaging, Radioactive tracers, Technological innovations, Positron emission tomography, Child patients
Abstract: Objectives: To assess the evolution of administered radiotracer activity for F-18-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) PET/CT or PET/MR in pediatric patients (0–16 years) between years 2000 and 2021. Methods: Pediatric patients (≤ 16 years) referred for 18F-FDG PET/CT or PET/MR imaging of the body during 2000 and 2021 were retrospectively included. The amount of administered radiotracer activity in megabecquerel (MBq) was recorded, and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) was measured in the right liver lobe with a 4 cm3 volume of interest as an indicator for objective image quality. Descriptive statistics were computed. Results: Two hundred forty-three children and adolescents underwent a total of 466 examinations. The median injected 18F-FDG activity in MBq decreased significantly from 296 MBq in 2000–2005 to 100 MBq in 2016–2021 (p < 0.001), equaling approximately one-third of the initial amount. The median SNR ratio was stable during all years with 11.7 (interquartile range [IQR] 10.7–12.9, p = 0.133). Conclusions: Children have benefited from a massive reduction in the administered 18F-FDG dose over the past 20 years without compromising objective image quality. Clinical relevance statement: Radiotracer dose was reduced considerably over the past two decades of pediatric F-18-fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT and PET/MR imaging highlighting the success of technical innovations in pediatric PET imaging. Key Points: • The evolution of administered radiotracer activity for F-18-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) PET/CT or PET/MR in pediatric patients (0–16 years) between 2000 and 2021 was assessed. • The injected tracer activity decreased by 66% during the study period from 296 megabecquerel (MBq) to 100 MBq (p < 0.001). • The continuous implementation of technical innovations in pediatric hybrid 18F-FDG PET has led to a steady decrease in the amount of applied radiotracer, which is particularly beneficial for children who are more sensitive to radiation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Objectives: To assess the evolution of administered radiotracer activity for F-18-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) PET/CT or PET/MR in pediatric patients (0–16 years) between years 2000 and 2021. Methods: Pediatric patients (≤ 16 years) referred for 18F-FDG PET/CT or PET/MR imaging of the body during 2000 and 2021 were retrospectively included. The amount of administered radiotracer activity in megabecquerel (MBq) was recorded, and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) was measured in the right liver lobe with a 4 cm3 volume of interest as an indicator for objective image quality. Descriptive statistics were computed. Results: Two hundred forty-three children and adolescents underwent a total of 466 examinations. The median injected 18F-FDG activity in MBq decreased significantly from 296 MBq in 2000–2005 to 100 MBq in 2016–2021 (p &lt; 0.001), equaling approximately one-third of the initial amount. The median SNR ratio was stable during all years with 11.7 (interquartile range [IQR] 10.7–12.9, p = 0.133). Conclusions: Children have benefited from a massive reduction in the administered 18F-FDG dose over the past 20 years without compromising objective image quality. Clinical relevance statement: Radiotracer dose was reduced considerably over the past two decades of pediatric F-18-fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT and PET/MR imaging highlighting the success of technical innovations in pediatric PET imaging. Key Points: • The evolution of administered radiotracer activity for F-18-fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) PET/CT or PET/MR in pediatric patients (0–16 years) between 2000 and 2021 was assessed. • The injected tracer activity decreased by 66% during the study period from 296 megabecquerel (MBq) to 100 MBq (p &lt; 0.001). • The continuous implementation of technical innovations in pediatric hybrid 18F-FDG PET has led to a steady decrease in the amount of applied radiotracer, which is particularly beneficial for children who are more sensitive to radiation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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