Objective:To determine the optimal scanning time point for 68Ga-fibroblast activation protein inhibitor(FAPI)-04 positron emission tomography(PET)/computed tomography(CT)imaging and to evaluate the differences in the pharmacokinetics of 68Ga-FAPI-04 between tumors and obstructive inflammation.Methods:A retrospective analysis of clinical data from patients who underwent 68Ga-FAPI-04 PET/CT imaging due to abdominal tumors in The First Affiliated Hospital of Naval Medical University between January and November 2021 was conducted.The maximum standard uptake value(SUVmax),tumor-to-background ratio(TBR),and signal-to-noise ratio(SNR)were compared across different time points using the Kruskal-Wallis H test,while the retention index(RI)for tumors and obstructive inflammation was analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test.Results:A total of 31 patients were included in this study.The SUVmax values for tumor lesions at 15 min,1 h,and 2 h were 8.52(4.18-18.4),8.59(4.69-13.8),and 7.64(3.22-21.0),respectively,with corresponding TBR values of 4.22(1.87-17.76),4.67(2.20-29.05),and 4.30(2.48-35.20).Although the SUVmax and TBR at 1 h were higher than those at other time points,the differences were not statistically significant(P>0.05).The SNR values at 15 min,1 h,and 2 h were 6.41(2.45-8.24),5.0(1.68-5.57),and 3.02(1.39-6.97),showing significant differences(H value:51.691,P<0.001),with the highest SNR observed at 15 min.Furthermore,the RI for tumors at 15 min and 1 h was significantly higher than that for obstructive inflammation(-0.195-0.415 vs-0.422-0.115),with a statistically significant difference(P=0.018).Conclusion:The image SNR is highest at 15 min after the injection of 68Ga-FAP1-04,making it a suitable time point for routine clinical scanning.Additionally,the RI at 15 min and 1 h is beneficial for distinguishing between tumors and obstructive inflammation.
关键词
68Ga-成纤维细胞活化蛋白抑制剂/腹部肿瘤/正电子发射体层成像/计算机体层成像/信噪比/滞留指数
Key words
68Ga-labeled fibroblast activation protein inhibitor/Abdominal tumor/Positron emission tomography/computed tomography/Signal to noise ratio/Retention index