Molecular imaging of ovarian cancer Journal Article


Authors: Sharma, S. K.; Nemieboka, B.; Sala, E.; Lewis, J. S.; Zeglis, B. M.
Article Title: Molecular imaging of ovarian cancer
Abstract: Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecologic malignancy and the fifth leading cause of cancer-related death in women. Over the past decade, medical imaging has played an increasingly valuable role in the diagnosis, staging, and treatment planning of the disease. In this "Focus on Molecular Imaging" review, we seek to provide a brief yet informative survey of the current state of the molecular imaging of ovarian cancer. The article is divided into sections according to modality, covering recent advances in the MR, PET, SPECT, ultrasound, and optical imaging of ovarian cancer. Although primary emphasis is given to clinical studies, preclinical investigations that are particularly innovative and promising are discussed as well. Ultimately, we are hopeful that the combination of technologic innovations, novel imaging probes, and further integration of imaging into clinical protocols will lead to significant improvements in the survival rate for ovarian cancer. COPYRIGHT © 2016 by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Inc.
Keywords: ovarian cancer; molecular imaging; ultrasound; pet; mri; spect
Journal Title: Journal of Nuclear Medicine
Volume: 57
Issue: 6
ISSN: 0161-5505
Publisher: Society of Nuclear Medicine  
Date Published: 2016-06-01
Start Page: 827
End Page: 833
Language: English
DOI: 10.2967/jnumed.115.172023
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 27127223
PMCID: PMC5047520
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Notes: Article -- Export Date: 1 July 2016 -- Source: Scopus
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  2. Brian Zeglis
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  3. Jason S Lewis
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  4. Sai Kiran   Sharma
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