Ga-68-DOTANOC-PET is a nuclear medicine procedure that can be used to image neuroendocrine tumors (NET). . 

Indications:

• Staging and follow-up of neuroendocrine tumors of the intestine or pancreas (NET) and carcinoids of the lung
• Unclear findings in skeletal scintigraphy, CT or MRI
• Evaluation of treatment indication and follow-up of Lu-177-dotatate therapy

Preperation for examination: none

Procedure of the examination:

• Consultation with the doctor to explain any uncertainties regarding the examination
• Injection of the radiopharmaceutical (possibly administration of furosemide)
• Quiet positioning for 60 minutes
• Preparation of the images
• The findings are sent to the requesting doctor in writing as soon as possible

Radiopharmaceutical used:

• Ga-68-DOTANOC (Somatostatin-Rezeptor Agonist)

Exemplary case study on Ga-68-DOTANOC-PET/CT diagnostics: