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  • 1Department of Nuclear Medicine and PET Research, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. r.boellaard@vumc.nl

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Standardized uptake values (SUVs) in 18F-FDG PET scans are crucial for cancer diagnosis and monitoring but vary due to technical factors. This overview details recommendations and guidelines to improve quantitative accuracy in oncology PET studies.

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  • Nuclear medicine
  • Oncology
  • Medical imaging

Background:

  • Quantitative 18F-FDG PET is vital for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment response assessment.
  • Standardized uptake values (SUVs) are widely used but susceptible to technical and physiological variations.
  • Discrepancies in study methodologies contribute to variability in SUV-based patient outcome data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of current recommendations and guidelines for quantitative 18F-FDG PET studies in oncology.
  • To elucidate the rationale behind specific recommendations and highlight differences across various guidelines.
  • To promote improved image quality and quantitative accuracy in clinical PET imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Review of technical and clinical studies investigating factors influencing PET quantification.

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  • Analysis of the underlying principles and comparative assessment of different guidelines.

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    • Numerous factors affect the accuracy of PET quantification, impacting SUV measurements.
    • Established guidelines aim to standardize 18F-FDG PET protocols for better reproducibility.
    • Variations exist among guidelines regarding specific technical parameters and recommendations.

    Conclusions:

    • Adherence to standardized protocols and guidelines is essential for reliable quantitative 18F-FDG PET in oncology.
    • Understanding the rationale and differences in guidelines can optimize PET study conduct.
    • Improved quantitative accuracy through standardized methods will enhance the clinical utility of 18F-FDG PET for patient management.