Opportunistic osteoporosis screening on FDG PET/CT scans in breast carcinoma: a comparison with DXA.
Abstract
Obgectives: F-FDG PET/CT scans. Methods: values from initial staging and end of treatment FDG PET/CT scans performed in breast carcinoma patients were compared. Post chemo ± hormonal therapy FDG PET/CT HU values were also compared to DXA scan T- scores. Results: values in range of 14% was also observed. Conclusions: Baseline and post chemo ± hormonal therapy follow up FDG PET/CT scans allow opportunistic evaluation and can identify a significant number of patients with osteopenia, osteoporosis and patients at increased fracture risk with a high sensitivity and good specificity. They have potential to reduce need for DXA referrals, and also enable early initiation of prophylasix and therapy.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Medical Imaging Techniques and Applications
Bone health and treatments
Cancer Risks and Factors
Publication details
- Journal / source
- PubMed
- Volume
- 14
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 26–43
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN