TABLE 1

Data from 14 Patients Included in Pilot Study and Results of PET/CT Scans

Age (y)Cancer18F-FDG findings18F findingsCocktail findingsCocktail vs. 18FCocktail vs. 18F-FDG
75ProstateRibs, pelvis, femur, LNsSkull, ribs, T/L, pelvis, femurSkull, ribs, T/L, pelvis, femur, LNsEqualEqual
59LungLUL nodule, LNNegativeLUL nodule, LNEqualEqual
65ProstatePelvic LNsNegativePelvic LNsEqualEqual
68ColonLiver, scapula, C/T/L, pelvisSkull, scapula, ribs, C/T/L, pelvis, femursLiver, skull, scapula, ribs, C/T/L, pelvis, femursEqualEqual
31SarcomaRight thigh, B/L lung nodulesNegativeRight thigh, B/L lung nodulesEqualEqual
44SarcomaSoft-tissue massSkull, T10, pubisSoft-tissue mass, T10, pubisLesion missed in the skull on cocktailEqual
41SarcomaRight femurRight femurRight femurEqualEqual
70ProstateNegativeScapula, ribsScapula, ribsEqualEqual
55BreastNegativeNegativeNegativeEqualEqual
55BreastLiverNegativeLiverEqualEqual
19SarcomaRib, soft-tissue massRibRibEqualEqual
63SarcomaNegativeNegativeNegativeEqualEqual
30SarcomaLeft gluteusNegativeLeft gluteusEqualEqual
30ParagangliomaSoft-tissue mass, skull, scapula, ribs, C/T/L, humerus, pelvis, femursSkull, scapula, ribs, C/T/L, humerus, pelvis, femursSoft-tissue mass, skull, scapula, ribs, C/T/L, humerus, pelvis, femursEqualEqual
  • LNs = lymph nodes; T/L = thoracic and lumbar spine; LUL = left upper lung; C/T/L = cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine; B/L = bilateral.