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Wan S, Speechly-Dick ME, Menezes LJ, Endozo R, Bell R, Walker M, Ganeshan B, Dickson J, Kayani I, Groves AM. Survival Outcome with Routine Clinical Use of 82Rb PET/CT Myocardial Blood Flow (MBF) Quantification. Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jeab111.067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: Public Institution(s). Main funding source(s): NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, University College London Hospitals
Background
The prognostic value of 82Rb PET/CT derived myocardial blood flow (MBF) is increasingly recognised in both general and specific cardiovascular populations.
Purpose
This study investigates the prognostic potential of MBF in a large cohort of patients undergoing routine 82Rb PET/CT examination.
Methods
1148 consecutive patients (687 males, mean age 64 +/- 12 years) whom had been referred for 82Rb PET/CT examination in a single centre were included in this study. All patients completed a stress 82Rb PET/CT with adenosine infusion, paired with a rest study. Dynamic PET acquisitions were performed in both. Cardiovascular risk factors were documented as per clinical routine. Images were checked for quality and analysed using a proprietary software by an experienced operator to derive MBF parameters. Overall survival was recorded following the study.
Results
Median follow-up period was 71 +/- 28 months. Mean survival was 121 (95% CI: 118-124) months. On univariate analysis, global myocardial flow reserve <1.77 was associated with a higher all-cause mortality (p < 0.001). Other parameters including higher age (> =76 years), lower BMI (<21), qualitative abnormality on the myocardial perfusion scan (MPS), low hyperaemic ejection fraction on the gated studies (stress < 37 and rest < 34). Patients being on cardiac glycosides and diuretics were also significant predictor of poor prognosis (p < 0.001) on univariate analysis, presumably reflecting underlying arrhythmia and heart failure. A multivariate Cox regression analysis (step-wise Forward Wald), comprising of the above significant univariate markers, highlighted global myocardial flow reserve (HR: 2.6, 95%CI: 1.8-3.6, p < 0.001), age (HR: 2.8, 95%CI: 2.0-3.9, p < 0.001),, BMI (HR: 2.7, 95%CI: 1.7-4.1, p < 0.001),, ejection fraction (stress - HR: 3.3, 95%CI: 2.3-4.8, p < 0.001), MPS (HR: 1.5, 95%CI: 1.1-2.1, p = 0.024), and patients on diuretics (HR: 1.8, 95%CI: 1.2-2.5, p = 0.003) were independent predictors of overall survival (overall model: p < 0.001)
Discussion
We show that high volume routinely derived MBF in patients undergoing 82Rb PET/CT is a strong predictor of mortality and independent of other risk factors. This has important clinical implication for measuring not only interventional treatment but also measuring the effect of lifestyle and medical strategies.
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- S Wan
- University College London Hospitals, Institute of Nuclear Medicine, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- University College London Hospitals, Department of Cardiology, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- University College London Hospitals, Institute of Nuclear Medicine, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- University College London Hospitals, Institute of Nuclear Medicine, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- University College London, Hatter Cardiovascular Institute, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- University College London, Hatter Cardiovascular Institute, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- University College London Hospitals, Institute of Nuclear Medicine, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- University College London Hospitals, Institute of Nuclear Medicine, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- University College London Hospitals, Institute of Nuclear Medicine, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- University College London Hospitals, Institute of Nuclear Medicine, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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Hoath J, Menezes LJ, Hamilton O, Endozo R, Wan S, Katramados I, Kayani I, Groves AM. Can deep learning identify normal coronary flow reserve from rubidium myocardial PET perfusion? Eur Heart J Cardiovasc Imaging 2021. [DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/jeaa356.346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Funding Acknowledgements
Type of funding sources: None.
Background
Impaired vasodilator function is an early manifestation of coronary artery disease (CAD) and may precede angiographic stenosis. Rest and stress myocardial blood flow (MBF) are calculated from dynamic imaging during rest/stress Rubidium (Rb) myocardial PET perfusion. Coronary flow reserve (CFR) equals stress divided by rest MBF. CFR is an independent predictor of cardiac mortality in patients with known or suspected CAD. We evaluated the prediction of CFR from analysis of stress/rest PET images by deep learning (DL) as compared with standard calculation of CFR using supervised learning applied methodology using within a commercial DL training platform.
Methods
1036 patients (625 male, 411 female, mean age: 64.3 years old) were studied. Patients underwent Stress/rest Rb PET perfusion, and CFR calculated using MBF software by an expert user. Abnormal CFR was defined as <2.0. The left ventricle myocardium was segmented using standard software.
DL was trained using polar distribution of normalized PET uptake at stress and rest, processed stress and rest images were cropped, the stress images were then subtracted from the rest images. DL was trained using 935 subtracted images and tested using the remaining 101 images. DL was trained with supervision to classify images. The image shows examples of subtracted abnormal cases (1a & 1b).
Results
Using our supervised training methodology, the commercial MBF software platform reported 465 cases as abnormal, with 48 of these were included in the DL test set. The DL platform produced abnormal output classifiers for all the whole test set. DL accurately detected over 70% of abnormal cases.
The commercial MBF software reported 571 cases as normal; with 50 of these contributing to the DL test set. DL was accurate in 48.0% of normal cases. Statistical results are shown in the table.
Conclusion
We have shown the proof of concept that DL algorithms trained with supervision can detect abnormal CFR. Our work shows that further work is needed to develop supervised learning methodology in order to improve accuracy for clinical use.
Statistical Results Statistic Value Sensitivity 63.16% Specificity 56.67% + Predictive Value 48.00% - Predictive Value 70.83% Accuracy 59.18% Abstract Figure.
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- J Hoath
- University College London, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- University College London, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- COSMONIO, Cranfield, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- University College London, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- University College London, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- COSMONIO, Cranfield, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- University College London, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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- University College London, London, United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
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Cuadrado M, Afaq A, Kayani I, Cwynarski K, Lambert J, Townsend W, McNamara C. Utility of baseline assessment with FDG-PET-CT compared with CT Scanning in people with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). Hematol Oncol 2017. [DOI: 10.1002/hon.2439_38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- M. Cuadrado
- Haematology; University College London Hospital; London UK
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- Nuclear Medicine; University College London Hospital; London UK
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- Nuclear Medicine; University College London Hospital; London UK
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- Haematology; University College London Hospital; London UK
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- Haematology; University College London Hospital; London UK
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- Haematology; University College London Hospital; London UK
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- Haematology; University College London Hospital; London UK
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Maclean J, Fersht N, Sullivan K, Kayani I, Bomanji J, Dickson J, O'Meara C, Short S. Simultaneous 68Ga DOTATATE Positron Emission Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Meningioma Target Contouring: Feasibility and Impact Upon Interobserver Variability Versus Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography and Computed Tomography/Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) 2017; 29:448-458. [PMID: 28433399 DOI: 10.1016/j.clon.2017.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2016] [Revised: 02/16/2017] [Accepted: 02/21/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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AIMS The increasing use of highly conformal radiation techniques to treat meningioma confers a greater need for accurate targeting. Several groups have shown that positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) information alters meningioma targets contoured by single observers, but whether this translates into improved accuracy has not been defined. As magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the cornerstone of meningioma target contouring, simultaneous PET/MRI may be superior to PET/CT. We assessed whether 68Ga DOTATATE PET imaging (from PET/CT and PET/MRI) reduced interobserver variability (IOV) in meningioma target volume contouring. MATERIALS AND METHODS Ten patients with meningioma underwent simultaneous 68Ga DOTATATE PET/MRI followed by PET/CT. They were selected as it was anticipated that target volume definition in their cases would be particularly challenging. Three radiation oncologists contoured target volumes according to an agreed protocol: gross tumour volume (GTV) and clinical target volume (CTV) on CT/MRI alone, CT/MRI+PET(CT) and CT/MRI+PET(MRI). GTV/CTV Kouwenhoven conformity levels (KCL), regions of contour variation and qualitative differences between PET(CT) and PET(MRI) were evaluated. RESULTS There was substantial IOV in contouring. GTV mean KCL: CT/MRI 0.34, CT/MRI+PET(CT) 0.38, CT/MRI+PET(MRI) 0.39 (P = 0.06). CTV mean KCL: CT/MRI 0.31, CT/MRI+PET(CT) 0.35, CT/MRI+PET(MRI) 0.35 (P = 0.04 for all groups; P > 0.05 for individual pairs). One observer consistently contoured largest and one smallest. Observers rarely decreased volumes in relation to PET. Most IOV occurred in bone followed by dural tail, postoperative bed and venous sinuses. Tumour edges were qualitatively clearer on PET(MRI) versus PET(CT), but this did not affect contouring. CONCLUSION IOV in contouring challenging meningioma cases was large and only slightly improved with the addition of 68Ga DOTATATE PET. Simultaneous PET/MRI for meningioma contouring is feasible, but did not improve IOV versus PET/CT. Whether volumes can be safely reduced according to PET requires evaluation.
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- J Maclean
- University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK.
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK
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- University College London Hospitals NHS Trust, London, UK
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Ganeshan B, Miles KA, Babikir S, Shortman R, Afaq A, Ardeshna KM, Groves AM, Kayani I. CT-based texture analysis potentially provides prognostic information complementary to interim fdg-pet for patients with hodgkin's and aggressive non-hodgkin's lymphomas. Eur Radiol 2017; 27:1012-1020. [PMID: 27380902 PMCID: PMC5306313 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-016-4470-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2016] [Revised: 06/03/2016] [Accepted: 06/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to investigate the ability of computed tomography texture analysis (CTTA) to provide additional prognostic information in patients with Hodgkin's lymphoma (HL) and high-grade non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). METHODS This retrospective, pilot-study approved by the IRB comprised 45 lymphoma patients undergoing routine 18F-FDG-PET-CT. Progression-free survival (PFS) was determined from clinical follow-up (mean-duration: 40 months; range: 10-62 months). Non-contrast-enhanced low-dose CT images were submitted to CTTA comprising image filtration to highlight features of different sizes followed by histogram-analysis using kurtosis. Prognostic value of CTTA was compared to PET FDG-uptake value, tumour-stage, tumour-bulk, lymphoma-type, treatment-regime, and interim FDG-PET (iPET) status using Kaplan-Meier analysis. Cox regression analysis determined the independence of significantly prognostic imaging and clinical features. RESULTS A total of 27 patients had aggressive NHL and 18 had HL. Mean PFS was 48.5 months. There was no significant difference in pre-treatment CTTA between the lymphoma sub-types. Kaplan-Meier analysis found pre-treatment CTTA (medium feature scale, p=0.010) and iPET status (p<0.001) to be significant predictors of PFS. Cox analysis revealed that an interaction between pre-treatment CTTA and iPET status was the only independent predictor of PFS (HR: 25.5, 95% CI: 5.4-120, p<0.001). Specifically, pre-treatment CTTA risk stratified patients with negative iPET. CONCLUSION CTTA can potentially provide prognostic information complementary to iPET for patients with HL and aggressive NHL. KEY POINTS • CT texture-analysis (CTTA) provides prognostic information complementary to interim FDG-PET in Lymphoma. • Pre-treatment CTTA and interim PET status were significant predictors of progression-free survival. • Patients with negative interim PET could be further stratified by pre-treatment CTTA. • Provide precision surveillance where additional imaging reserved for patients at greatest recurrence-risk. • Assists in risk-adapted treatment strategy based on interim PET and CTTA.
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- B Ganeshan
- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, University College London, Euston Rd, London, UK.
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, University College London, Euston Rd, London, UK
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- Human Health Division, Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Imaging Section, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna, Austria
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, University College London, Euston Rd, London, UK
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, University College London, Euston Rd, London, UK
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, University College London, Euston Rd, London, UK
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, University College London, Euston Rd, London, UK
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, University College London, Euston Rd, London, UK
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Heywood J, Chiu M, Kayani I, Allington L, Bodey R, Blackman G. EP-2089: Comparison of target volumes for lower gastro-intestinal tumours using PET-CT and PET-MR images. Radiother Oncol 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/s0167-8140(16)33340-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Weston PSJ, Paterson RW, Lehmann M, Modat M, Bomanji JB, Kayani I, Dickson J, Barnes A, Cash DM, Ourselin S, Zetterberg H, Toombs J, Warren JD, Rossor MN, Fox NC, Schott JM. USING FLORBETAPIR PET TO INCREASE DIAGNOSTIC CERTAINTY IN ATYPICAL DEMENTIAS. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2015. [DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2015-312379.24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Amyloid PET or CSF can be used to determine Alzheimer pathology in vivo. Few studies have assessed the additional value of amyloid imaging where CSF results are equivocal. We recruited 20 cognitive patients (65.5+/–7.6 y) with MRI, neuropsychology, and CSF Aβ1–42 and tau measured during their diagnostic assessment. Individuals were selected to have a range of CSF results; ten had amnestic and ten non-amnestic presentations. Following the investigations, the treating neurologist gave a diagnosis (AD or non-AD). Four controls (63+/–7.0y) also had CSF examination. All subjects had Florbetapir PET imaging, reported as positive/negative. The clinicians were given the PET results and asked to review their diagnoses. Eighteen patients had positive Florbetapir scans; two patients and all controls were Florbetapir negative. Following initial investigations, thirteen patients were diagnosed with AD, and seven with non-AD pathology. Providing the Florbetapir result led to a change in diagnosis in seven patients, five of whom had atypical phenotypes. For all seven the CSF results were close to or in a “grey” area, where results overlapped for positive and negative PET scans. Even in individuals with CSF measures of Aβ1–42, and tau, Florbetapir PET imaging may have diagnostic utility, particularly in atypical cases and/or equivocal CSF results.
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Maclean J, Fersht N, Sullivan K, Dixon J, Bomanji J, Kayani I, O’Meara C, Short S. Simultaneous PET/MRI for Target Volume Definition in Meningiomas: Feasibility and Impact on Interobserver Variability. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.05.1005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Hain SF, Van Gramberg D, Bomanji JB, Kayani I, Groves AM, Ben-Haim S. Can upright myocardial perfusion imaging be used alone with a solid-state dedicated cardiac camera? Q J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2013; 57:383-390. [PMID: 23752688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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AIM The novel solid state dedicated cardiac cameras provide fast high resolution cardiac imaging. The D-SPECT camera enables semi-reclining (upright) positioning, increasing comfort and potentially reducing movement during myocardial perfusion imaging. Physicians are generally familiar with supine imaging and the different positioning in upright imaging could potentially cause diagnostic challenges. The aim of this study was to compare the upright and supine imaging for diagnostic ability to assess Physician confidence and determine any artefacts in upright imaging. METHODS Fifty-five patients underwent myocardial perfusion imaging on the D-SPECT camera in both upright and supine positions. Where both images showed the same defects the 2 techniques were regarded as equally diagnostic. Where only one set showed a defect this was regarded as artefact and was defined as non-diagnostic. The location and cause of the artefact was recorded. RESULTS In 13 /55 patients either form of imaging was regarded as equally diagnostic. In 24/55 the supine images revealed artefact affecting interpretation. The reasons for this were most frequently large BMI, motion and gut uptake. In 18/55 upright images were considered non-diagnostic. In 16/18 this was due to an infero-apical defect seen in female patients (14/16) with raised BMI and/or large breasts. CONCLUSION Upright myocardial perfusion imaging on D-SPECT shows a common artefact (in up to 1/3 of cases) in the infero-apical region mainly in overweight female patients. Getting acquainted with this artefact this may increase Physician confidence in reporting, similarly as to conventional supine imaging. Indeed, some of the artefacts seen on supine imaging appear less commonly with upright imaging. Thus, upright imaging can potentially be used alone for diagnosis with D-SPECT. Performance of both supine and upright imaging can be reserved for overweight patients thereby minimizing impact on scanning time and clinical throughput in busy departments.
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- S F Hain
- Institute of Nuclear Medicine University College London Hospitals, NHS Trust, London, UK -
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Powles T, Kayani I, Sharpe K, Lim L, Peters J, Stewart G, Berney D, Sahdev A, Chowdhury S, Boleti E, Shamash J, Reynolds A, Jones R, Blank C, Haanen J, Bex A. A prospective evaluation of VEGF-targeted treatment cessation in metastatic clear cell renal cancer. Ann Oncol 2013; 24:2098-103. [DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdt130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Smith LJE, Kayani I, Bomanji J, Groves AM, Carroll B, Navani N, George JP, Janes SM. P161 Combined 18F-FDG PET/CT as part of a surveillance programme of patients with newly diagnosed pre-invasive endobronchial lesions detects synchronous lung cancers. Thorax 2011. [DOI: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2011-201054c.161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Powles T, Chowdhury S, Avril N, Bomanji J, Shamash J, Sarwar N, Rockall A, Sahdev A, Nathan PD, Kayani I. Sequential FDG-PET/CT as a surrogate marker of response to sunitinib in metastatic clear cell renal cancer. J Clin Oncol 2011. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2011.29.7_suppl.301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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301 Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate sequential FDG PET-CT as a correlative marker in metastatic clear cell renal cancer (mRCC) patients treated with first line sunitinib. Three sequential scans were performed to determine the importance of the timing of scans. Methods: Forty-four untreated mRCC patients with MSKCC intermediate risk and poor risk disease were enrolled into a prospective study. FDG PET-CT scans were performed before (n=44), after 4 weeks (n=43) and 16 weeks (n=40) of sunitinib given at standard doses as the translational aspect of this trial ( NCT01024205 ). The primary endpoint was to determine whether 18F-FDG PET-CT response (defined as a 20% reduction in SUVmax) correlated with survival. Results: Forty-three (98%) patients had FDG PET-CT avid lesions at diagnosis (median SUVmax 6.8 range: <2.5–18.4). In multivariate analysis a high SUVmax and increased number of PET positive lesions correlated with worse overall survival (OS) (HR: 3.30 (95%CI: 1.36–8.45) and 3.67 (95%CI: 1.43–9.39) respectively[p<0.05]). After 4 weeks of sunitinib, metabolic responses occurred in 24 (57%) patients at 4 weeks, but this did not correlate with progression-free survival [PFS] (HR for responders= 0.87 [95%CI: 0.40–1.99]) or OS (HR for responders= 0.80 [95%CI: 0.34–1.85]) (p>0.05 for both). After 16 weeks of treatment, FDG PET-CT demonstrated disease progression in 28% (n=12) patients. At this time point, the FDG PET-CT correlated with both OS and PFS (HR 5.96 [95%CI: 2.43–19.02] and HR 12.13 [95%CI: 3.72–46.45] respectively). Conclusions: Baseline FDG PET prior to sunitinib yields prognostically significant data. FDG PET response at 16 weeks predicts outcome, which is not the case at 4 weeks. This subsets of patients with a poor prognosis at 16 weeks could be investigated within the context of a randomized clinical trial. [Table: see text]
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- T. Powles
- St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London, United Kingdom; University College Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood, United Kingdom
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- St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London, United Kingdom; University College Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood, United Kingdom
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- St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London, United Kingdom; University College Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood, United Kingdom
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- St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London, United Kingdom; University College Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood, United Kingdom
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- St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London, United Kingdom; University College Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood, United Kingdom
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- St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London, United Kingdom; University College Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood, United Kingdom
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- St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London, United Kingdom; University College Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood, United Kingdom
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- St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London, United Kingdom; University College Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood, United Kingdom
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- St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London, United Kingdom; University College Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood, United Kingdom
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- St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital, London, United Kingdom; University College Hospital, London, United Kingdom; Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Northwood, United Kingdom
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Powles T, Kayani I, Blank C, Chowdhury S, Horenblas S, Peters J, Shamash J, Sarwar N, Boletti K, Sadev A, O'Brien T, Berney D, Beltran L, Haanen J, Bex A. The safety and efficacy of sunitinib before planned nephrectomy in metastatic clear cell renal cancer. Ann Oncol 2011; 22:1041-1047. [PMID: 21242586 PMCID: PMC3082157 DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdq564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background: The safety and efficacy of upfront sunitinib, before nephrectomy in metastatic clear cell renal cancer (mCRC), has not been prospectively evaluated. Methods: Two prospective single-arm phase II studies investigated either two cycles (study A: n = 19) or three cycles (study B: n = 33) of sunitinib before nephrectomy in mCRC. Results: Overall, 38 of 52 (73%) of patients obtained clinical benefit (by RECIST) before surgery. The partial response rate of the primary tumour was 6% [median reduction in longest diameter of 12% (range 8%−35%)]. No patients became ineligible due to local progression of disease. A nephrectomy was carried out in 37 (71%) of patients. Necrosis (>50%) was a prominent feature at nephrectomy in 49%. Surgical complications (Clavien–Dindo classification) occurred in 10 (27%) patients, including one death (3%). The median blood loss and surgical time were 725 (90–4200) ml and 189 (70–420) min, respectively. The median progression-free survival was 8 months (95% confidence interval 6–15 months). A comparison of two versus three pre-surgery cycles showed no significant difference in terms of surgical complications or efficacy. Conclusions: Nephrectomy after upfront sunitinib can be carried out safely. It obtains control of disease. Randomised studies are required to address if this approach is beneficial.
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- T Powles
- Department of Medical Oncology, St Bartholomew's Hospital
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- Department of Experimental Cancer Medicine, University College Hospital London, London, UK
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- Department of Surgery, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery and Medical Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Whipps Cross Hospital
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- Department of Medical Oncology, St Bartholomew's Hospital
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- Department of Medical Oncology, St Bartholomew's Hospital
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Royal Free Hospital, London, UK
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- Department of Medical Oncology, St Bartholomew's Hospital
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- Department of Surgery and Medical Oncology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Oncology, St Bartholomew's Hospital
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- Department of Surgery, Whipps Cross Hospital
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- Department of Surgery, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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Powles T, Kayani I, Blank CU, Chowdhury S, Horenblas S, Sarwar N, Nathan PD, Boleti E, Haanen JB, Bex A. The safety and efficacy of sunitinib prior to planned nephrectomy in metastatic clear cell renal cancer. J Clin Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1200/jco.2010.28.15_suppl.4603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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O'Mahony C, Walker JM, Kayani I. Giant coronary artery aneurysm in Kawasaki disease. Heart 2008; 95:645. [DOI: 10.1136/hrt.2008.158766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Syed R, Bomanji JB, Nagabhushan N, Hughes S, Kayani I, Groves A, Gacinovic S, Hydes N, Visvikis D, Copland C, Ell PJ. Impact of combined (18)F-FDG PET/CT in head and neck tumours. Br J Cancer 2005; 92:1046-50. [PMID: 15770212 PMCID: PMC2361926 DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjc.6602464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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To compare the interobserver agreement and degree of confidence in anatomical localisation of lesions using 2-[fluorine-18]fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose (18F-FDG) positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT) and 18F-FDG PET alone in patients with head and neck tumours. A prospective study of 24 patients (16 male, eight female, median age 59 years) with head and neck tumours was undertaken. 18F-FDG PET/CT was performed for staging purposes. 2D images were acquired over the head and neck area using a GE Discovery LS™ PET/CT scanner. 18F-FDG PET images were interpreted by three independent observers. The observers were asked to localise abnormal 18F-FDG activity to an anatomical territory and score the degree of confidence in localisation on a scale from 1 to 3 (1=exact region unknown; 2=probable; 3=definite). For all 18F-FDG-avid lesions, standardised uptake values (SUVs) were also calculated. After 3 weeks, the same exercise was carried out using 18F-FDG PET/CT images, where CT and fused volume data were made available to observers. The degree of interobserver agreement was measured in both instances. A total of six primary lesions with abnormal 18F-FDG uptake (SUV range 7.2–22) were identified on 18F-FDG PET alone and on 18F-FDG PET/CT. In all, 15 nonprimary tumour sites were identified with 18F-FDG PET only (SUV range 4.5–11.7), while 17 were identified on 18F-FDG PET/CT. Using 18F-FDG PET only, correct localisation was documented in three of six primary lesions, while 18F-FDG PET/CT correctly identified all primary sites. In nonprimary tumour sites, 18F-FDG PET/CT improved the degree of confidence in anatomical localisation by 51%. Interobserver agreement in assigning primary and nonprimary lesions to anatomical territories was moderate using 18F-FDG PET alone (kappa coefficients of 0.45 and 0.54, respectively), but almost perfect with 18F-FDG PET/CT (kappa coefficients of 0.90 and 0.93, respectively). We conclude that 18F-FDG PET/CT significantly increases interobserver agreement and confidence in disease localisation of 18F-FDG-avid lesions in patients with head and neck cancers.
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- R Syed
- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Middlesex Hospital, Mortimer Street, London W1N 3AA, UK
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Middlesex Hospital, Mortimer Street, London W1N 3AA, UK
- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Middlesex Hospital, Mortimer Street, London W1N 3AA, UK. E-mail:
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Middlesex Hospital, Mortimer Street, London W1N 3AA, UK
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- Department of Radiology, St Georges Hospital, London, UK
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Middlesex Hospital, Mortimer Street, London W1N 3AA, UK
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Middlesex Hospital, Mortimer Street, London W1N 3AA, UK
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Middlesex Hospital, Mortimer Street, London W1N 3AA, UK
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- Belfast & Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, St Georges Hospital, London, UK
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Middlesex Hospital, Mortimer Street, London W1N 3AA, UK
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Middlesex Hospital, Mortimer Street, London W1N 3AA, UK
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- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Middlesex Hospital, Mortimer Street, London W1N 3AA, UK
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Kayani I, Groves AM, Syed R, Nagabushan N, Pakzad F, Prvulovich EM, Bomanji JB. The absent kidney in99Tcm-MAG3 renogram: a dramatic reversible consequence of contrast nephrotoxicity superimposed on renal obstruction. Br J Radiol 2005; 78:349-52. [PMID: 15774598 DOI: 10.1259/bjr/30076658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
Abstract
99Tcm-mercaptoacetyltriglycine (MAG3) renogram is a robust imaging technique used to delineate upper urinary tract obstruction. The changes observed on the renogram are often reversible on relief of obstruction. We present two cases illustrating the extreme consequence of contrast nephrotoxicity on pre-existing obstructed kidneys. In one case, this led to severe impairment of perfusion and uptake observed on 99Tcm-MAG3 renogram and in the second case virtual non-visualization of the obstructed kidney. Subsequent treatment of obstruction, led to dramatic improvement in renal function. It is important for clinicians, nuclear medicine physicians and radiologists to be aware of the potential of contrast nephrotoxicity in obstructed kidneys.
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- I Kayani
- Institute of Nuclear Medicine, Middlesex Hospital, Mortimer Street, London W1T 3AA, UK
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Kayani I, Syed I, Saifuddin A, Green R, MacSweeney F. Erratum to “Vertebral osteomyelitis without disc involvement [Clin Radiol 2004; 59: 881–91]”. Clin Radiol 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2004.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Kayani I, Kamani I, Syed I, Saifuddin A, Green R, MacSweeney F. Vertebral osteomyelitis without disc involvement. Clin Radiol 2004; 59:881-91. [PMID: 15451346 DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2004.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2004] [Revised: 02/29/2004] [Accepted: 03/11/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Vertebral osteomyelitis is most commonly due to pyogenic or granulomatous infection and typically results in the combined involvement of the intervertebral disc and adjacent vertebral bodies. Non-infective causes include the related conditions of chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) and SAPHO (synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis, and osteitis) syndrome. Occasionally, these conditions may present purely within the vertebral body, resulting in various combinations of vertebral marrow oedema and sclerosis, destructive lesions of the vertebral body and pathological vertebral collapse, thus mimicking neoplastic disease. This review illustrates the imaging features of vertebral osteomyelitis without disc involvement, with emphasis on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings.
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- I Kayani
- Department of Radiology, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, UK
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