Abstract Objectives: To optimize the acquisition and reconstruction protocol (FX-OSEM and Q.Clear algorithm) of FDG PET/CT in patients with breast cancer, with acquisition times differentiated by BMI. Materials and methods: We analyzed 76 patients who underwent FDG PET/CT between February 2025 and June 2025 for suspected breast cancer recurrence. The scan was performed with acquisition times differentiated by BMI. Each scan was reconstructed using the Iterative OSEM method (“WB PET FX”) and Q.Clear (“WBPET QC”). The reconstructions were visually assessed semiquantitatively using a 4-point scale (mean liver SUV and SNR = mean liver SUV/SD) and the Student t-test was applied (p < 0.05). Finally, the identification of lesions (lesions < 1 cm and > 1 cm) in the two reconstructions was visually assessed using a 4-point scale. Results: Upon visual analysis, the scans obtained with the two iterative algorithms (WB-Fx and WB-Q.C) were both adequate for reporting. However, the WB-Q.C reconstruction was superior for all BMI classes. The two reconstructions, "WB-Fx" and "WB-Q.C," showed similar hepatic SUV mean values, a finding confirmed by the statistical test (p > 0.05). The SNR analysis, for all BMI categories, showed slightly higher values for the Q.C reconstructions. The Student t-test confirmed a statistically significant difference (p = 0.05). The difference was less significant for the BMI<20 category (p = 0.096748581). Lesions (<1cm and >1cm) were better highlighted in the Q.C. reconstruction. Conclusions: The Q.Clear algorithm combined with differentiated acquisition times based on BMI results in an increase in SNR and a reduction in background noise, allowing for FDG PET/CT scans optimized for reporting.
Abstract Obiettivi : Ottimizzare del protocollo di acquisizione e ricostruzione (algoritmo FX-OSEM e Q.Clear) della PET/CT FDG in pazienti con Carcinoma della mammella con tempi di acquisizione differenziati in base al valore di BMI. Materiali e metodi : Abbiamo analizzato 76 pazienti sottoposti a PET/CT FDG tra febbraio 2025 e giugno 2025 per sospetta recidiva per carcinoma mammario. La scansione veniva eseguita con tempi di acquisizione differenziati in base al BMI. Ogni scansione era ricostruita con metodo Iterativo OSEM (“WB PET FX”) e Q.Clear (“WBPET QC”). Le ricostruzioni erano valutate visivamente con scala a 4 punti ed in modo semiquantitativo ( SUVmedio del fegato e SNR=SUV medio fegato/SD) ed applicato il test del “t di Student” (p< 0.05) E’ stata, infine, valutata visivamente l’identificazione delle lesioni (lesioni < 1 cm e >1 cm) nelle due ricostruzioni, con scala a 4 punti. Risultati: All’analisi visiva le scansioni ottenute con i due algoritmi iterativi (WB-Fx e WB-Q.C) erano entrambe adeguate per la refertazione. Tuttavia, la ricostruzione WB-Q.C per tutte le classi di BMI erano migliori. Le due ricostruzioni “WB-Fx” e “WB-Q.C” mostravano valori di SUVmean epatici simili, dato confermato dal test statistico (p >0.05). L’analisi del SNR, per tutte le categorie di BMI, mostrava valori lievemente maggiori per le ricostruzioni Q.C. Il test del “t” di Student confermava una differenza statisticamente significativa (“p” molto inferiore a 0.05). La differenza era meno significativa per la categoria BMI<20 (p=0.096748581). Le lesioni (<1cm e >1cm) erano meglio evidenziate nella ricostruzione Q.C. Conclusioni : L’algoritmo Q.Clear associato a tempi di acquisizione differenziati in base al BMI determina un incremento del SNR ed una riduzione del rumore di fondo permettendo di ottenere scansioni PET/CT FDG ottimizzate per la refertazione.
OTTIMIZZAZIONE DEL PROTOCOLLO PET/CT CON F18- FDG NELL'AMBITO DEL CARCINOMA MAMMARIO : ASPETTI TECNICI MEDICO NUCLEARE
RENIER, VERONICA
2024/2025
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Abstract Objectives: To optimize the acquisition and reconstruction protocol (FX-OSEM and Q.Clear algorithm) of FDG PET/CT in patients with breast cancer, with acquisition times differentiated by BMI. Materials and methods: We analyzed 76 patients who underwent FDG PET/CT between February 2025 and June 2025 for suspected breast cancer recurrence. The scan was performed with acquisition times differentiated by BMI. Each scan was reconstructed using the Iterative OSEM method (“WB PET FX”) and Q.Clear (“WBPET QC”). The reconstructions were visually assessed semiquantitatively using a 4-point scale (mean liver SUV and SNR = mean liver SUV/SD) and the Student t-test was applied (p < 0.05). Finally, the identification of lesions (lesions < 1 cm and > 1 cm) in the two reconstructions was visually assessed using a 4-point scale. Results: Upon visual analysis, the scans obtained with the two iterative algorithms (WB-Fx and WB-Q.C) were both adequate for reporting. However, the WB-Q.C reconstruction was superior for all BMI classes. The two reconstructions, "WB-Fx" and "WB-Q.C," showed similar hepatic SUV mean values, a finding confirmed by the statistical test (p > 0.05). The SNR analysis, for all BMI categories, showed slightly higher values for the Q.C reconstructions. The Student t-test confirmed a statistically significant difference (p = 0.05). The difference was less significant for the BMI<20 category (p = 0.096748581). Lesions (<1cm and >1cm) were better highlighted in the Q.C. reconstruction. Conclusions: The Q.Clear algorithm combined with differentiated acquisition times based on BMI results in an increase in SNR and a reduction in background noise, allowing for FDG PET/CT scans optimized for reporting.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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