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  • Oncological imaging
  • Molecular imaging
  • Radiochemistry

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  • Standard [18F]Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) Positron Emission Tomography (PET) has limitations in specificity and sensitivity for certain cancers.
  • Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) express Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP), a promising pan-cancer target overexpressed in many neoplasms.
  • Radiolabeled FAP inhibitors (FAPI) have been developed for advanced molecular imaging and theranostic applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current literature on FAPI PET/CT imaging.
  • To emphasize diagnostic applications and compare FAPI PET/CT with FDG PET/CT.
  • To discuss potential pitfalls and future research directions for FAPI imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of FAPI PET/CT studies.
  • Analysis of diagnostic performance, including specificity and sensitivity.
  • Comparative assessment against established FDG PET/CT imaging techniques.

Main Results:

  • Preliminary data suggests FAPI PET/CT is encouraging for oncological imaging.
  • FAPI PET/CT demonstrates potential for improved tumor detection and characterization compared to FDG PET/CT in specific subtypes.
  • Ongoing multi-disciplinary clinical research is actively exploring FAPI's full potential.

Conclusions:

  • FAPI PET/CT represents a significant advancement in molecular imaging for cancer.
  • It offers a valuable alternative or complement to FDG PET/CT, particularly for epithelial cancers.
  • Further research is crucial to fully elucidate its clinical utility and optimize theranostic applications.