Abstract
Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial neoplasm in children. This disease has a great heterogenity in his presentation and prognosis. 123I-MIBG remains currently a key and reference exam for diagnosis, initial staging, prognosis and follow-up of neuroblastoma. SPECT/CT increased the diagnostic certainty of 123I-MIBG scintigraphy interpretation and help to reduce false negative and false positive results. Bone scan is yet not indicated. 18FDG-PET/CT is not superior to 123I-MIBG in stages 3 and 4. 18FDG-PET/CT is recommended in case of non-avid 123I-MIBG neuroblastoma. 18F-FDOPA PET/CT could represent an alternative exam to 123I-MIBG scintigraphy because of better spatial resolution and no interference with therapy. Other PET radiopharmaceuticals as 124I-MIBG or 18F-MFBG could be interesting and particularly 68Ga-peptides PET/CT as a theranostic agent in providing valuable information for pretherapeutic staging of neuroblastoma.
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