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Hybrid single‑photon emission computed tomography‑computed tomography: A review of literature

Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The use of hybrid imaging consisting of single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and X-ray transmission computed tomography (CT) scan has the advantage of providing functional and morphologic information for a given lesion or pathology in a single session. Internet search of PubMed and Google Scholar databases was undertaken. Key phrases searched were SPECT-CT and lesion categorization or characterization. Studies considered for review include a comparison of SPECT-CT versus SPECT scintigraphy, SPECT-CT versus SPECT versus planar scintigraphy, and SPECT-CT in patients with indeterminate lesions on conventional scintigraphy either for benign or malignant conditions. Fusion of functional information obtained from radionuclide imaging with morphologic information obtained from X-ray CT has improved lesion localization, characterization, and observer confidence. It has been shown to change patient management.
DOI: 10.82235/wajr.vol24no2.383
Authors: Yunusa, Garba Haruna, Farate, Abubakar, Lawal, Abubakar K, Jawa, Zabah Muhammad
Institutions: Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, University of Maiduguri, Ahmadu Bello University, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, National Hospital Abuja
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W6902878614
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