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Revista Española de Medicina Nuclear e Imagen Molecular (English Edition) Semi-quantitative MIBG scores in relapsed/refractory neuroblastoma: Prognostic i...
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Vol. 44. Issue 6.
(November - December 2025)
Vol. 44. Issue 6.
(November - December 2025)
Original Article
Semi-quantitative MIBG scores in relapsed/refractory neuroblastoma: Prognostic insights from post-131I-MIBG treatment scans and impact of SPECT-CT imaging
Puntuaciones MIBG semicuantitativas en neuroblastoma recurrente/refractario: Perspectivas pronósticas a partir de gammagrafías posteriores al tratamiento con 131I-MIBG e Impacto de la Imagen SPECT-TC
M.E. Mavia,
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mehmeteminmavii@gmail.com

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, P. Özgen-Kıratlıa, A. Varanb, B. Volkan-Salancıa
a Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Nuclear Medicine Department, Ankara, Turkey
b Hacettepe University, Faculty of Medicine, Pediatric Oncology Department, Ankara, Turkey
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Table 1. General characteristics of the patient population and [131]I-MIBG treatment.
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Objectives

Neuroblastoma often demonstrates high uptake of MIBG, which is used for imaging and therapy. This retrospective observational study aimed to assess the prognostic significance of modified Curie scores (mCS) and SIOPEN scores (SS) derived from post-treatment 131I-MIBG scans in relapsed/refractory neuroblastoma. Additionally, the impact of SPECT-CT imaging on these scores was investigated as a secondary goal.

Material and methods

Pediatric patients with relapsed/refractory neuroblastoma, who underwent 131I-MIBG treatment, were included (n=35). mCS and SS were calculated from planar images of post-treatment 131I-MIBG scans. Patients were then categorized based on the cut-off values obtained from these scans, and survival analysis was conducted. To investigate the impact of SPECT-CT imaging on scores, mCS and SS were also calculated from both planar and SPECT-CT images of diagnostic 123I-MIBG scans separately.

Results

Patients with mCS>12 or SS>23 on post-treatment 131I-MIBG scans had significantly worse overall survival. mCS and SS from SPECT-CT were significantly higher than planar images in pre- and post-treatment diagnostic 123I-MIBG scans. SPECT-CT caused changes in mCS for 61% and SS for 55% of patients, predominantly in axial and appendicular skeleton regions.

Conclusions

Both mCS and SS from post-treatment 131I-MIBG planar scans correlated significantly with overall survival in relapsed/refractory neuroblastoma. Patients with mCS>12 or SS>23 had poorer survival. SPECT-CT imaging influenced scores for a substantial portion of patients, emphasizing its value alongside planar imaging. Larger, comprehensive studies are warranted to validate these findings and refine prognostic cut-offs. Incorporating SPECT-CT in relevant body regions is recommended for improved disease assessment.

Keywords:
Curie
“Modified curie”
SIOPEN
Score
I-123
Resumen
Objetivos

El neuroblastoma suele mostrar una alta captación de MIBG, lo que se utiliza para imágenes y terapia. Este estudio observacional retrospectivo tuvo como objetivo evaluar el significado pronóstico de las puntuaciones Curie modificadas (mCS) y las puntuaciones SIOPEN (SS) derivadas de los gammagrafías posteriores al tratamiento con 131I-MIBG en neuroblastoma recurrente/refractario. Además, se investigó como objetivo secundario el impacto de la imagen SPECT-TC en estas puntuaciones.

Material y métodos

Se incluyeron pacientes pediátricos con neuroblastoma recurrente/refractario que recibieron tratamiento con 131I-MIBG (n=35). Las puntuaciones mCS y SS se calcularon a partir de imágenes planares de los gammagrafías postratamiento con 131I-MIBG. Posteriormente, los pacientes fueron categorizados según los valores de corte obtenidos de estos gammagrafías y se realizó un análisis de supervivencia. Para investigar el impacto de la imagen SPECT-TC en las puntuaciones, también se calcularon mCS y SS a partir de imágenes planares y de SPECT-TC en İmagen diagnósticos con 123I-MIBG por separado.

Resultados

Los pacientes con mCS>12 o SS>23 en los gammagrafías postratamiento con 131I-MIBG tuvieron una supervivencia general significativamente peor. Las puntuaciones mCS y SS derivadas de SPECT-TC fueron significativamente más altas que las obtenidas de imágenes planares en los gammagrafías diagnósticos pre y postratamiento con 123I-MIBG. SPECT-TC provocó cambios en mCS en el 61% y en SS en el 55% de los pacientes, principalmente en las regiones esqueléticas axial y apendicular.

Conclusiones

Tanto las puntuaciones mCS como SS obtenidas de gammagrafías planares postratamiento con 131I-MIBG se correlacionaron significativamente con la supervivencia general en neuroblastoma recurrente/refractario. Los pacientes con mCS>12 o SS>23 mostraron peor supervivencia. La imagen SPECT-TC influyó en las puntuaciones de una proporción considerable de pacientes, resaltando su valor junto con la imagen planar. Se necesitan estudios más amplios y xhaustivos para validar estos hallazgos y perfeccionar los puntos de corte pronósticos. Se recomienda incorporar SPECT-TC en las regiones corporales relevantes para mejorar la evaluación de la enfermedad.

Palabras clave:
Curie
“Curie modificado”
SIOPEN
Puntuación
I-123

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