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. 2020 Jan;15(1):1-10.
doi: 10.1016/j.cpet.2019.08.006.

18F-Fludeoxyglucose PET/Computed Tomography for Assessing Tumor Response to Immunotherapy and Detecting Immune-Related Side Effects: A Checklist for the PET Reader

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18F-Fludeoxyglucose PET/Computed Tomography for Assessing Tumor Response to Immunotherapy and Detecting Immune-Related Side Effects: A Checklist for the PET Reader

Kevin Prigent et al. PET Clin. 2020 Jan.

Abstract

After a short summary of the biological basis of the immune checkpoint inhibitors used for the treatment of nonhematologic solid tumors, the issues of pseudoprogression, hyperprogression, and immune-related side effects are discussed as well as their implications for patient management. Recommendations are provided for performing 18F-Fludeoxyglucose PET scanning, assessing tumor response, and reporting immune-related side effects, with representative clinical cases.

Keywords: FDG; Hyperprogression; Immune-related side effects; Immunotherapy; PET; Pseudoprogression; Therapy monitoring.

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