Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) of neuroendocrine tumors with somatostatin analogues
L. Bodei, G. Pepe, G. Paganelli Nuclear Medicine Divisions, European Institute of Oncology, Milano (Italy)
Abstract. – Background: Clinical experience with the radiolabeled somatostatin analogues 90Y-DOTATOC and, more recently, 177Lu-DOTATATE, is ongoing since more than a decade in few centers.
Dosimetric studies demonstrated that 90Y-DOTATOC and 177Lu-DOTATATE are able to deliver high doses to somatostatin receptor sst2-expressing tumors and low doses to normal organs.
Results and Conclusions: Clinical studies demonstrated that partial and complete objective responses in up to 30% of patients can be obtained, with a great survival benefit in treated patients. Side effects may involve the kidney and the bone marrow and are usually mild. Renal protection is used to minimize the risk of a late decrease of renal function.
Corresponding Author: Giovanni Paganelli, MD; e-mail: divisione.medicinanucleare@ieo.it
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L. Bodei, G. Pepe, G. Paganelli
Peptide receptor radionuclide therapy (PRRT) of neuroendocrine tumors with somatostatin analogues
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
Year: 2010
Vol. 14 - N. 4
Pages: 347-351