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What is a pet/ct fdg 18 test on the brain?
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Imaging metabolism: PET/CT of brain involves injection of isotope FDG18 intravenously and after waiting about forty five minutes imaging the brain with camera acquiring information about metabolism of brain. The isotope accumulates according to metabolic activity of brain. Can be used to detect tumors, in epilepsy for seizures, and some metabolic disorders. In general malignant processes are most active.
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FDG pet for brain...: An FDG brain pet can also be used to evaluate for different types of dementia ( frontotemporal, Alzheimer's, etc).
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