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Fluorodeoxyglucose (18F) - Wikipedia [18 F]FDG, as a glucose analog, is taken up by high-glucose-using cells such as brain, brown adipocytes, kidney, and cancer cells, where phosphorylation prevents the glucose from being released again from the cell, once it has been absorbed
What is FDG? - Radiology In Plain English FDG stands for Fluorodeoxyglucose, a radioactive glucose compound used extensively in PET scanning FDG is a glucose analog that is tagged with a radioactive tracer This combination allows it to highlight areas of metabolic activity in the body when viewed under a PET scan
Understanding Your FDG PET Scan - Docpanel From the basics of nuclear medicine imaging to what FDG uptake and other common PET terms mean, Dr Sheikh shares valuable tips for patients so that they can get the most out of their FDG PET scan
FDG PET Scans in Cancer Care | Oncology - JAMA Network The most common type of PET radiotracer used in cancer care is FDG, which is a radioactive substance similar to glucose (a type of sugar) Cancer cells use more glucose than normal cells to grow and spread Therefore, the FDG radiotracer will pool in areas of the body that have cancer
Fludeoxyglucose f 18 (intravenous route) - Mayo Clinic Fludeoxyglucose F 18 belongs to the group of medicines called radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive agents) This medicine will be used only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor This product is available in the following dosage forms: