Whole-Body PET/CT: From Diagnosis to Prognosis
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Imaging and Theranostics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 1077
Editor
Interests: medical physics; radiology; nuclear medicine; artificial intelligence in biomedical imaging and radiotherapy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) has revolutionized medical imaging by uniquely blending metabolic insights with anatomical precision. As we move beyond static snapshots, the emergence of whole-body and dynamic PET/CT is opening a new frontier in the non-invasive characterization of human diseases. This Special Issue, “Whole-Body PET/CT: From Diagnosis to Prognosis”, aims to capture the latest advances in leveraging this powerful technology across the entire clinical spectrum. We invite original research and comprehensive reviews that explore the expanded role of PET/CT in the early and accurate diagnosis of malignancies, inflammatory conditions, and infectious diseases. We are particularly interested in studies evaluating its utility in screening high-risk populations and, crucially, in defining its power to predict patient outcomes. By moving from qualitative visual interpretation to quantitative biomarkers and radiomics, whole-body PET/CT holds immense promise for refining prognosis, guiding therapy, and ultimately personalizing patient care. Join us in showcasing how this versatile modality is transforming the journey from initial detection to long-term disease management.
Dr. Ioannis M. Tsougos
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- whole-body PET/CT
- diagnosis
- prognosis
- human diseases
- medical imaging
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