Molecular imaging in the diagnostic process of neuroendocrine tumors: a systematic review on unknown primary origin and suspected NETs
Molecular imaging-particularly [<sup>68</sup>Ga]Ga-DOTA-peptide PET/CT-represents an essential component in the diagnostic evaluation of undefined/suspected NETs. It not only improves diagnostic accuracy but also has a profound impact on clinical decision-making. Its integration into diagnostic algorithms should be strongly considered for both known and suspected cases of neuroendocrine neoplasia.
Authors
- Roberto Cannella (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3808-0785)
- Massimo Galia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3913-6290)
- Viviana Benfante (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3629-355X)
- Pierpaolo Alongi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8397-1640)
- Giuseppe Micci (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0786-0319)
- Riccardo Laudicella (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2842-0301)
- Giuseppe Brancatelli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6136-9088)
- Pierpaolo Purpura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9925-194X)
- Massimo Midiri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1824-7549)
- Laura Alonzo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9644-7987)
Institutions
- University of Messina (IT)
- Azienda di Rilievo Nazionale ed Alta Specializzazione (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico "Paolo Giaccone" di Palermo (IT)
- University of Palermo (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- EJNMMI Reports
- Published
- 2025-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41824-025-00274-4
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35
Funders
- Ministero della Salute