Characterisation of 99mTc EDDA/HYNIC-TOC (Tektrotyd) physiological and neuroendocrine tumour uptake using SPECT/CT standardised uptake values: initial experience

Reilly, C., Gemmell, A. J. , McLaughlin, I. M., Fleming, R., Reed, N., McIntosh, D. and Nicol, A. (2021) Characterisation of 99mTc EDDA/HYNIC-TOC (Tektrotyd) physiological and neuroendocrine tumour uptake using SPECT/CT standardised uptake values: initial experience. Nuclear Medicine Communications, 42(8), pp. 935-939. (doi: 10.1097/mnm.0000000000001416) (PMID:33741866)

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Abstract

99mTc Ethylene diamine N,N'-diacetic acid hydrazinonicotinamide-conjugated Tyr3-octreotide (99mTc EDDA/HYNIC-TOC) single photon emission tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) imaging of somatostatin receptors is used in the assessment of neuroendocrine tumours (NETs). The objective of this study was to characterise quantitative standardised uptake value (SUV) SPECT/CT of normal physiological uptake and NET disease. Forty-four patients (22 female and 22 male) referred for 99mTc EDDA/HYNIC-TOC SPECT/CT imaging for diagnosis/primary staging (n = 28) or the assessment of residual/recurrent disease (n = 16) were included. SPECT/CT SUVmax values were determined for normal physiological uptake (spleen, kidney, liver and bone) and NET disease (liver metastases, metastatic lymph nodes, bone metastases and intrapulmonary lesions). Statistical testing was performed to compare normal uptake and NET disease uptake in liver and bone (Student’s t-test). The highest normal physiological uptake was observed in the spleen (mean SUVmax 29.8, SD 13.7), with lower uptake in the kidneys (16.7, 3.2) and liver (7.3, 2.1). Increased SUVmax values were observed in primary tumour and metastatic disease, greatest in liver metastases (21.8, 13.3), with lower, similar values obtained for metastatic lymph nodes (16.3, 7.5) and intrapulmonary lesions (17.5, 16.8). SUVmax in bone metastases averaged 12.9 (7.0). Significant differences were observed between normal and metastatic SUVmax in the liver and bone (P < 0.01). SPECT/CT SUV quantification is feasible in a manner similar to PET/CT. 99mTc EDDA/HYNIC-TOC SPECT/CT SUVmax has been characterised in NET disease, demonstrating high target to non-target ratios for primary tumours and metastatic lesions.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Reilly, Mrs Caitlin and GEMMELL, Mr ALASTAIR and Nicol, Dr Alice
Authors: Reilly, C., Gemmell, A. J., McLaughlin, I. M., Fleming, R., Reed, N., McIntosh, D., and Nicol, A.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:Nuclear Medicine Communications
Publisher:Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
ISSN:0143-3636
ISSN (Online):1473-5628

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