PET scan Flashcards
1
Q
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a form of nuclear imaging which uses what as its radiotracer?
A
fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG)
2
Q
Uptake of what compound shows metabolic activity on PET?
A
glucose uptake
3
Q
What scanning technique is used to produce the images in PET?
A
CT
4
Q
Main use of PET scans
A
evaluating primary and possible metastatic disease
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