NaF Bone PET
PET with NaF for high-sensitivity bone metastasis detection.
What is NaF?
PET with NaF for high-sensitivity bone metastasis detection.
How it works: Refer to modality standard acquisition and reconstruction pipeline.
Advantages
- ✓Noninvasive or minimally invasive
- ✓Widely available in centers
- ✓Guides management
Limitations
- ⚠Limited by operator or motion
- ⚠May need contrast or prep
- ⚠Not perfect specificity
Preparation Checklist
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⚖️NaF vs CT
Related Imaging Modalities
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
CT
CT scans use X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. They are particularly useful for detecting bone fractures, tumors, and internal bleeding.
MRI
MRI uses powerful magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of organs and soft tissues. Excellent for brain, spine, and joint imaging.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses sound waves to create real-time images. Commonly used for pregnancy monitoring and examining organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys.
Browse NaF Terms
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Bone Metastasis PET
FDG-avid or NaF-avid bone lesions. FDG-PET shows metabolic activity within tumor cells. NaF-PET shows osteoblastic activity. Typical appearance includes focal areas of increased uptake in vertebral bodies, ribs, pelvis, and proximal femurs.
Bone Pet Example 1
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Bone Pet Example 2
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Bone Pet Example 3
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Multiple Myeloma PET
FDG-avid lytic bone lesions, extramedullary soft tissue masses, or diffuse bone marrow infiltration. Characteristic pattern includes multiple punched-out lytic lesions in vertebrae, ribs, pelvis, and skull.
Paget Disease of Bone PET
Markedly increased FDG or NaF uptake throughout affected bone with characteristic expansion, cortical thickening, and coarsened trabecular pattern on CT. Intense metabolic activity reflects high bone turnover.
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