Overview
To determine if 68Ga-HA-DOTATATE PET/CT imaging is effective at diagnosing somatostatin positive tumors compared to conventional imaging [including CT, MRI, 111 In-pentetreotide Scans, 18F-FDG PET/CT, as available]
Description
The purpose of the current study will be to evaluate the usefulness of 68Ga-HA-DOTATATE compared to current standard anatomical imaging including CT, MRI, 111 In-pentetreotide Scans, 18F-FDG PET/CT, as available. Specifically, we aim to assess the utility of 68Ga-HA-DOTATATE in primary workup of neuroendocrine tumours, including suspected neuroendocrine tumours that do not have a cross-sectional imaging correlate. An additional aim is to assess the role of 68Ga-HA-DOTATATE in surveillance of completely resected neuroendocrine tumours, which is a point of disagreement amongst current society guidelines . Finally, we will assess utility of 68Ga-HA-DOTATATE for localization of functioning neuroendocrine tumors including insulinoma and gastrinoma.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female. If female of child-bearing potential and outside of the window of 10 days since the last menstrual period, a negative pregnancy test will be required.
- Age greater than or equal to 18 years.
- Able and willing to follow instructions and comply with the protocol.
- Provide written informed consent prior to participation in the study.
- Clinically suspected (patients presenting with symptom(s) suggestive of carcinoid syndrome or biochemically suggestive of Neuroendocrine Tumor) or Biopsy proven Neuroendocrine Tumor
Exclusion Criteria:
- Nursing or pregnant females.
- Age less than 18 years.
- Surgery in the area of interest within the preceding 2 months.