Apr 13, 2024 · 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. …

[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 …

Jul 13, 2023 · A fludeoxyglucose-18 (FDG) positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that is commonly used to look for cancer in the body. These PET scans use a …

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 in a PET scan is a radioactive glucose tracer that highlights areas of high metabolic activity, helping detect diseases like cancer.

Dec 19, 2025 · This information will help you get ready for your positron emission tomography (PET) computed tomography (CT) scan with FDG tracer at MSK.

Jul 27, 2025 · FDG is a glucose analog, meaning it closely resembles glucose, the sugar molecule that cells use for energy. When FDG is injected into the bloodstream, it accumulates …

Aug 28, 2023 · Fludeoxyglucose F18 (FDG) is a positron-emitting radiotracer used with positron emission tomography (PET) to diagnose and monitor various conditions. Standard imaging …

Nov 21, 2025 · F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) is the most common PET radiotracer. The radiopharmaceutical consists of the fluorine-18 radionuclide substituting the hydroxyl group at …

Fludeoxyglucose F 18 Injection (fdg) is a positron emitting radiopharmaceutical used for diagnostic imaging purposes in conjunction with Positron Emission Tomography (PET). It is …