Preoperative Assessment of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Using [18F]fluoride Positron Emission Tomography (PET)/CT and [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose PET/MRI in Correlation with Histomorphometry and Micro-CT-A Prospective Comparative Study.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the imaging characteristics of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) using [18F]fluoride positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) and [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) PET/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for preoperative assessment and to correlate them with microarchitectural and histomorphometric data with respect to clinical findings.

Methods: Twelve patients (five female; mean age 75 ± 7.6 yr) with symptomatic MRONJ underwent both scans on the same day, and imaging findings were used to plan surgical interventions for seven patients.

How [F]FDG-PET/CT Affects the Management of Patients with Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma in Clinical Routines.

Purpose: To investigate the impact of [F]FDG-PET/CT on the management of differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) in routine clinical settings.

Material And Methods: In total, 98 patients (55 females, age 56 ± 18 years) with histologically confirmed thyroid cancer, including all types of DTC and poorly differentiated thyroid cancer (PDTC, n = 7), underwent [F]FDG-PET/CT for staging or recurrence diagnostics performed using a state-of-the art clinical scanner (Biograph mCT, Siemens Healthineers) with a standardized examination protocol. The impact of PET/CT on clinical decision making was prospectively evaluated using standardized questionnaires completed by the referring physicians before and after PET/CT.

How [18F]-FDG-PET/CT Affects Clinical Management of Patients with Germ Cell Tumors in the Real World.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of PET/CT on clinical management of patients with germ cell tumors (GCTs) conducted in a real-world setting, including avoidance of invasive procedures, additional diagnostic imaging, and changes in treatment.

Methods: Patients with GCTs were prospectively enrolled into a PET/CT registry study between May 2013 and April 2021. Intended patient management prior and after PET/CT was documented using standardized questionnaires.

Whole-Body Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for Staging Melanoma Patients in Direct Comparison to Computed Tomography (CT): Results from a Prospective Positron Emission Tomography (PET)/CT and PET/MRI Study.

Purpose: The consideration of radiation exposure is becoming more important in metastatic melanoma due to improved prognoses. The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the diagnostic performance of whole-body (WB) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in comparison to computed tomography (CT) with F-FDG positron emission tomography (PET)/CT and F-PET/MRI together with a follow-up as the reference standard.

Methods: Between April 2014 and April 2018, a total of 57 patients (25 females, mean age of 64 ± 12 years) underwent WB-PET/CT and WB-PET/MRI on the same day.

[18F]Fluoride Positron-Emission Tomography (PET) and [18F]FDG PET for Assessment of Osteomyelitis of the Jaw in Comparison to Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A Prospective PET/CT and PET/MRI Pilot Study.

To investigate imaging features of osteomyelitis of the jaw (OMJ) using [18F]fluoride positron emission tomography (PET) and [18F]fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)-PET compared with computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess extent and disease activity. Six female patients (55.3 ± 10.

Value of CT-Textural Features and Volume-Based PET Parameters in Comparison to Serologic Markers for Response Prediction in Patients with Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Undergoing CD19-CAR-T Cell Therapy.

The goal of this study was to investigate the value of CT-textural features and volume-based PET parameters in comparison to serologic markers for response prediction in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) undergoing cluster of differentiation (CD19)-chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapy. We retrospectively analyzed the whole-body (WB)-metabolic tumor volume (MTV), the WB-total lesion glycolysis (TLG) and first order textural features derived from 18F-FDG-PET/CT, as well as serologic parameters (C-reactive protein [CRP] and lactate dehydrogenase [LDH], leucocytes) prior and after CAR-T cell therapy in 21 patients with DLBCL (57.7 ± 14.

Detection of lung lesions in breath-hold VIBE and free-breathing Spiral VIBE MRI compared to CT.

Background: Detection of pulmonary nodules in MRI requires fast imaging strategies without respiratory motion impairment, such as single-breath-hold Cartesian VIBE. As patients with pulmonary diseases have limited breath-hold capacities, this study investigates the clinical feasibility of non-Cartesian Spiral VIBE under free-breathing compared to CT as the gold standard.

Methods: Prospective analysis of 27 oncological patients examined in PET/CT and PET/MR.

CT in Patients With External Fixation for Complex Lower Extremity Fractures: Impact of Iterative Metal Artifact Reduction Techniques on Metal Artifact Burden and Subjective Quality.

. Lower extremity external fixators have complex geometries that induce pronounced metal artifact on CT. Iterative metal artifact reduction (iMAR) algorithms help reduce such artifact, although no dedicated iMAR preset exists for external fixators.

Value of F-PSMA-PET/MRI for Assessment of Recurring Ranula.

We report the case of a 6-year-old patient with suspected recurrence of a plunging ranula in clinical and ultrasonographic examination. Surgical resection of the left submandibular and sublingual glands had already been performed. Since persistent glandular tissue could not be excluded with certainty via MRI, we expanded diagnostics by performing a PET/MRI using a head and neck imaging protocol and the radiotracer F-PSMA-1007, which is physiologically expressed by salivary gland tissue.

F-Fluoride PET/CT Imaging of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw in Conservative Treatment-A Case Report.

Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious side effect in antiresorptive treatment. Treatment of MRONJ is considered primarily conservative with oral mouth rinses and antibiotics but may demand surgery, depending on the complaints and general condition of the patient, the extent of the necrosis, and the overall prognosis with respect to the underlying disease. A 77 year old female patient with invasive ductal breast cancer and bone metastases was treated with intravenous bisphosphonate (BP) zoledronic acid.

Case Report: Combined CDK4/6 and MEK Inhibition in Refractory CDKN2A and NRAS Mutant Melanoma.

There are only limited treatment options for metastatic mutant melanoma patients with resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors. Besides activation of the mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase pathway, they often have additional disturbances in cell cycle regulation. However, unlike mutant melanoma, no targeted therapy has yet been approved for mutant melanoma so far.

Impact of PET/CT on management of patients with esophageal cancer - results from a PET/CT registry study.

Purpose: To investigate the impact of positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) on clinical management in patients with esophageal cancer and its link to overall survival (OS) in a real-world setting.

Methods: A patient cohort with advanced esophageal cancer undergoing PET/CT was prospectively enrolled in a registry study between 04/2013 and 06/2019. Intended patient management prior and after PET/CT was documented based on standardized questionnaire data.

Role of computed tomography texture analysis using dual-energy-based bone marrow imaging for multiple myeloma characterization: comparison with histology and established serologic parameters.

Objective: To identify textural features on dual-energy CT (DECT)-based bone marrow images in myeloma which correlate with serum markers of myeloma activity and the degree of medullary involvement.

Methods: A total of 110 patients (63.0 ± 11.

Mid-term response assessment in multiple myeloma using a texture analysis approach on dual energy-CT-derived bone marrow images - A proof of principle study.

Purpose: To identify textural features on dual-energy CT (DECT)-generated virtual non calcium (VNC) bone marrow images in a small group of patients with multiple myeloma undergoing systemic treatment which could potentially help for mid-term response assessment.

Methods: 44 patients (59.1 ± 11.

Clinical and prognostic value of tumor volumetric parameters in melanoma patients undergoing F-FDG-PET/CT: a comparison with serologic markers of tumor burden and inflammation.

Background: To investigate the association of tumor volumetric parameters in melanoma patients undergoing F-FDG-PET/CT with serologic tumor markers and inflammatory markers and the role as imaging predictors for overall survival.

Methods: A patient cohort with advanced melanoma undergoing F-FDG-PET/CT for planning metastasectomy between 04/2013 and 01/2015 was retrospectively included. The volumetric PET parameters whole-body MTV and whole-body TLG as well as the standard uptake value (SUV) peak were quantified using 50%-isocontour volumes of interests (VOIs) and then correlated with the serologic parameters lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), S-100 protein, c-reactive protein (CRP) and alkaline phosphatase (AP).

Computed tomography texture analysis for assessment of chemotherapy response of Hodgkin lymphoma.

The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that computed tomography texture analysis (CTTA) is accurate for response assessment of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL).A total of 100 patients with HL were identified. CTTA in baseline and interim staging was performed generating volume of interests in lymphoma tissue from which CTTA features including 1st, 2nd, and higher order textural features were extracted.

Complementary role of computed tomography texture analysis for differentiation of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma from pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors in the portal-venous enhancement phase.

Purpose: To assess the role of CT-texture analysis (CTTA) for differentiation of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) from pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm (PNEN) in the portal-venous phase as compared with visual assessment and tumor-to-pancreas attenuation ratios.

Methods: 53 patients (66.1 ± 8.

Impact of PET/CT on clinical management in patients with cancer of unknown primary-a PET/CT registry study.

Objective: To evaluate the impact of PET/CT on clinical management in patients with cancer of unknown primary (CUP).

Methods: A cohort of patients with CUP undergoing PET/CT was prospectively enrolled in a local PET/CT registry study between April 2013 and June 2018. Questionnaire data from referring physicians on intended patient management prior and after PET/CT were recorded including items on the intended treatment concept and intended additional diagnostics.

CT-morphologic and CT-textural patterns of response in inoperable soft tissue sarcomas treated with pazopanib-a preliminary retrospective cohort study.

Objective: To analyze patterns of response in soft tissue sarcomas exposed to pazopanib using CT-morphologic and textural features and their suitability for evaluating therapeutic response.

Methods: Retrospective evaluation of CT response and texture patterns in 33 patients (23 female; mean age: 61.2 years, range, 30-85 years) with soft tissue sarcomas treated with pazopanib from October 2008 to July 2017.

Value of CT iterative metal artifact reduction in PET/CT-clinical evaluation in 100 patients.

Objective:: To assess the technical feasibility and diagnostic benefit of CT iterative metal artifact reduction (iMAR) in patients with metal implants undergoing positron emission tomography (PET/CT.

Methods:: PET/CTs of 100 patients with metal implants in different anatomical localization were retrospectively analyzed. CT data were reconstructed with iMAR and without iMAR (noMAR) and used in comparison for PET attenuation correction, generating iMAR-corrected and noMAR PET data.

Comprehensive anatomical and functional imaging in patients with type I neurofibromatosis using simultaneous FDG-PET/MRI.

Purpose: To demonstrate the clinical use of FDG-PET/MRI for monitoring enlargement and metabolism of plexiform neurofibromas (PNF) in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), in whom the development of a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is often a life limiting event.

Methods: NF1 patients who underwent a simultaneous FDG-PET/MRI examination in our institution from September 2012 to February 2018 were included. Indication was suspicion of malignant transformation of a PNF to MPNST.