Utility of FDG PET-CT and New Tracers in Assessing Neurocognitive Brain Pathology

This course comprises two tutorials in total: tutorial one provides an overview of the background of dementia; basic principles of imaging for dementia diagnosis; clinical indications; evidence base: typical uptake in dementia subtypes; imaging algorithm; and costs and radiation doses. Tutorial two covers the molecular basis of FDG PET; procedure guidelines; image review and Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) software; and interpretation and reporting guidelines.

It is expected that candidates have prior knowledge of FDG PET-CT imaging before undertaking the tutorials.

Suitable for radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians who already have experience reporting FDG PET-CT scans for Oncology, and those who would like to explore the role of F18 FDG imaging in assessing neurocognitive brain pathology.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the background and clinical relevance of FDG PET-CT imaging in the context of dementia diagnosis.
• Explain the basic principles underlying the use of PET-CT for dementia imaging.
• Identify key clinical indications for requesting FDG PET-CT in suspected dementia cases.
• Summarise the current evidence base supporting the use of FDG PET-CT in dementia diagnosis and management.
• Recognise typical FDG uptake patterns associated with different dementia subtypes.
• Outline the imaging algorithm used in the diagnostic pathway for dementia.
• Discuss considerations related to cost and radiation dose in FDG PET-CT imaging.
• Describe the molecular basis of FDG uptake in the brain and its relevance to dementia imaging.
• Apply standard procedure guidelines for performing FDG-PET scans in patients with suspected dementia.
• Explain the role and function of Computer-Aided Detection (CAD) software in image review.
• Interpret FDG-PET images using established reporting guidelines for dementia diagnosis.

Please note: To mark this course as complete on your Learning Dashboard and access your certificate of completion, you must finish all learning modules and submit the course evaluation.