PET–CT with11C-labelled or 18F-labelled choline derivatives provides morphological and functional information that could overcome the limitations of conventional imaging techniques. However, the main investigations on the role of PET–CT in the diagnosis and staging of prostate cancer have been performed on a retrospective basis. In this Review the authors discuss the different results that have been reported regarding the utility of this technique in prostate cancer diagnosis and staging.
- Paola Mapelli
- Maria Picchio