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Clinical Utility of Hybrid SPECT-CT in Endocrine Neoplasia

¹ All authors: Department of Radiology, St. James' University Hospital, Beckett St., Leeds LS9 7TF, United Kingdom.

OBJECTIVE. Imaging of endocrine neoplasms often involves a combination of anatomic and functional techniques including sonography, CT, MRI, and scintigraphy. Recent technologic advances have enabled hybrid imaging using SPECT-CT, which combines anatomic and functional techniques to allow accurate localization of tumors, increased detection of recurrent and metastatic disease, and exclusion of physiologic uptake.

CONCLUSION. SPECT-CT provides improved specificity and diagnostic confidence helping to guide conventional management and assess suitability for targeted radionuclide therapy.

Keywords: endocrine imaging • endocrine neoplasms • hybrid imaging • SPECT-CT

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