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Fluorodeoxyglucose
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Summary
Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) is a radiopharmaceutical used in
Positron Emission Tomography
(PET) scans to assess
Metabolic Activity
in tissues, particularly useful in oncology for
Detecting cancer
. It is a
Glucose analog
, where a
Hydroxyl Group
is replaced by a
Radioactive fluorine-18 atom
, allowing for the
Visualization of
Glucose Metabolism
in the body.
Concepts
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Radiopharmaceuticals
Oncology
Glucose Metabolism
Fluorine-18
Cancer Detection
Metabolic Activity
Molecular Imaging
Metabolic Imaging
Relevant Degrees
Pharmaceutical Preparations and Equipment 67%
General Microbiology 33%
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