The clinical application of a dual head gamma camera with coincidence detection in 20 women with suspected ovarian cancer

Abstract

Dual head coincidence gamma camera offers accurate and affordable imaging in suspected ovarian masses, with improved specificity over CA125, ultrasound and computerised tomography. These results are similar to those obtained on more expensive dedicated PET systems. We report on a series of patients believed to have primary or recurrent carcinoma and recognise the need to include patients more likely to have benign lesions to assess false positive results. However, we believe that dual head coincidence gamma camera is useful in the pre-operative assessment of women with suspected ovarian cancer.

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