Added value of dynamic SPECT/CT after kidney transplantation using a 3D-ring CZT-based camera: a case report
Anita A Harteveld1, Alina van de Burgt2, Dennis A Hesselink3
1Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, The Netherlands. a.harteveld@erasmusmc.nl.
EJNMMI Research
|February 17, 2026
Summary
Dynamic SPECT/CT imaging offers improved accuracy for kidney transplant patients. This advanced technique provides better visualization of renal function compared to traditional methods.
Area of Science:
- Nuclear Medicine
- Medical Imaging
- Nephrology
Background:
- Traditional 2D planar renal scintigraphy has limitations in anatomical and quantitative accuracy due to overlapping structures.
- Advancements in SPECT/CT technology, specifically 3D-ring CZT cameras, enable faster, high-resolution dynamic 3D imaging without patient rotation.
- This technology holds promise for enhancing the evaluation of kidney transplant recipients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the diagnostic utility of dynamic SPECT/CT in a kidney transplant patient with impaired urinary excretion.
Main Methods:
- A case presentation of a 44-year-old male kidney transplant recipient.
- Dynamic SPECT/CT renal scintigraphy was performed.
- The study focused on assessing renal function and urinary excretion.
Main Results:
- Dynamic SPECT/CT imaging was successfully performed in the patient.
- The imaging provided insights into the cause of impaired urinary excretion post-transplantation.
Conclusions:
- Dynamic SPECT/CT, utilizing a 3D-ring CZT camera, offers significant added diagnostic value in renal scintigraphy.
- This advanced imaging modality enhances the assessment of kidney transplant patients.
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