Fibroblast Activation Protein-Targeted PET Imaging of Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Compared With 68Ga-PSMA and 18F-FDG PET/CT

Clin Nucl Med. 2022 Jan 1;47(1):e54-e55. doi: 10.1097/RLU.0000000000003837.

Abstract

Herein we present 2 mCRPC (metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer) patients who underwent 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT for PSMA-targeted radioligand therapy eligibility. Prior studies have noted aggressive clinical behavior and poor prognosis associated with discordant FDG positivity and low PSMA expression. Accordingly, the patients also underwent 18F-FDG PET/CT, which revealed intratumoral heterogeneity. Therefore, an additional PET/CT targeting fibroblast activation proteins (FAPs) using 68Ga-FAPI-04 was performed to assess the potential for an FAP-targeted therapy. This report highlights the theranostic potential of FAP imaging in mCRPC, particularly in patients with heterogeneous tumor phenotypes.

MeSH terms

  • Fibroblasts
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18*
  • Gallium Isotopes
  • Gallium Radioisotopes
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography
  • Positron-Emission Tomography
  • Prostatic Neoplasms, Castration-Resistant* / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Gallium Isotopes
  • Gallium Radioisotopes
  • gallium 68 PSMA-11
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18