Abstract
Aim: To evaluate our own experience with fluorocholine 18F-FCH-PET/CT in prostatic carcinoma. Method: the analysis of the indications was performed in sample of 172 18F-FCH-PET/CT in 139 male patients, with mean age of 62.5 years in range 48-81 years.
We evaluated number and site of metastases, the relation of PSA level in biochemical relaps with the presence of FCH accumulation in tumorous tissue and finally we correlate the findings of biopsy with results of PET/CT. Results: IN patients with PSA level 2-5 ng/1 we found in cases of biochemical relapse the accumulating tumorous tissue of local recurrence or metastases in 77.4%, in those patients with PSA level above 5 ng/1 in 100% of cases.
In comparison of biopsies with PET/CT we found sensitivity 96% and specificity 83.3%. Conclusion: 18F-FCH-PET/CT is a valuable tool in evaluation of staging or restaging in patients with prostatic carcinoma.