FDG PET and PET/CT: EANM procedure guidelines for tumour PET imaging: version 1.0

Area of Science:

• Nuclear Medicine
• Radiology
• Medical Imaging

Background:

• Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography (PET/CT) with [18F]-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) is a crucial imaging modality.
• Standardization is needed for consistent and reliable FDG PET/CT examinations.

Purpose of the Study:

• To establish a minimum standard for the acquisition and interpretation of FDG PET/CT scans.
• To guide physicians and physicists in performing, interpreting, and documenting quantitative FDG PET/CT examinations.
• To optimize the diagnostic quality and quantitative information derived from FDG PET/CT.

Main Methods:

• Development of a guideline based on current best practices.
• Focus on technical aspects of image acquisition.
• Emphasis on interpretation protocols for quantitative analysis.

Main Results:

• A comprehensive guideline for FDG PET/CT acquisition and interpretation.
• Recommendations for optimizing image quality and quantitative accuracy.
• Standardized approach to reporting quantitative FDG PET/CT data.

Conclusions:

• Adherence to this guideline will enhance the reliability and consistency of FDG PET/CT imaging.
• Improved diagnostic accuracy and quantitative assessment are expected.
• This guideline serves as a foundational standard for nuclear medicine professionals.