Automatic detection and classification of regions of FDG uptake in whole-body PET-CT lymphoma studies

[18F]Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography –computed tomography (FDG PET–CT) is regarded as the imaging modality of choice for the evaluation, staging and assessment of response in many malignancies including the lymphomas (Hong et al., 2007; Freudenberg et al., 2004; Wahl, 2009). The combination of PET and CT in one device combines the sensitivity of PET to detect regions of abnormal function and the anatomical localization of CT (Wahl, 2009). Sites of disease usually display greater FDG uptake than normal structures.

Source: Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics - December 1, 2016 Category: Radiology Authors: Lei Bi, Jinman Kim, Ashnil Kumar, Lingfeng Wen, Dagan Feng, Michael Fulham Source Type: research