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Could a pet scan detect ovarian cancer?

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Helps: Pet scans detect metabolically active tissues and since most tumors more active than normal tissues, pet scans help with diagnosis.

Answered 12/21/2013

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Possibly: If tumor metabolically active will pick up isotope f18 FDG , analog of glucose. Imaging with pet ct will detect abnormality. Most malignant tumors are active, but not all.

Answered 6/25/2014

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