作者: Daniel N. Chatzifotiadis , Julia W. Buchanan , Richard L. Wahl
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摘要: Positron emission tomography, PET, is a potent imaging tool in the management of diverse array cancers. This chapter briefly discusses rationale for PET and describes how it differs from more typical anatomic imaging, reviews principles metabolic targeting with radiolabeled glucose analogue 18F-fluoro-2-deoxy-d-glucose (FDG), then clinical results several types common Although there are detailed descriptions tumor other modalities areas this textbook, discussion here focuses on role PET.