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Iatrogenic alterations in radionuclide biodistributions.

B C Lentle, J R Scott, A A Noujaim

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    Area of Science:

    • Nuclear medicine and diagnostic imaging.

    Background:

    • Radiotracer biodistribution is fundamental to diagnostic imaging and radiation dosimetry.
    • Various interventions can significantly alter normal biodistribution patterns.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the impact of treatments on radiotracer biodistribution.
    • To emphasize the importance of considering altered biodistribution in clinical practice.

    Main Methods:

    • This study is a review of existing knowledge on radiotracer biodistribution.
    • Analysis of how drugs, surgery, and radiotherapy affect biodistribution patterns.

    Main Results:

    • A wide range of therapeutic interventions demonstrably alter radiotracer biodistribution.
    • These alterations are significant and readily observable.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate diagnostic inferences from imaging scans require knowledge of treatment-induced biodistribution changes.
    • Precise dosimetric calculations necessitate accounting for modified radiotracer uptake and clearance.

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