Publications by authors named "Joseph Ben Zakoun"
Clin Nucl Med
November 2014
Article Synopsis
- This study investigates the effectiveness of monitoring treatments for castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) with bone metastases through serum PSA levels, functional imaging (18F-fluorocholine PET/CT), and spine MRI rather than relying solely on traditional imaging methods like CT.
- The research involved 10 patients who underwent a series of PSA assays and imaging tests at various treatment intervals, with a focus on comparing the results of PET/CT and MRI to determine disease progression.
- Results showed a high agreement (92%) between spine PET/CT and MRI in assessing disease status, but discrepancies arose when whole-body PET/CT was considered, indicating different detection capabilities and challenges of each imaging method alongside fluctuating PSA levels during treatment.
