18F-FDG
18F-FDG (pronounced "eighteen F-F-D-G"), also known as Fluorodeoxyglucose (18F), is a radiopharmaceutical used in the medical imaging modality Positron Emission Tomography (PET).
Etymology
The term "18F-FDG" is an abbreviation for Fluorine-18 Fluorodeoxyglucose. The "18F" refers to the Fluorine-18 isotope, and "FDG" stands for Fluorodeoxyglucose, a glucose analog.
Usage
18F-FDG is used as a tracer in PET scans to detect abnormalities in glucose metabolism, which is often a sign of disease. It is commonly used in the diagnosis and monitoring of cancer, cardiology, and neurology conditions.
Production
18F-FDG is produced by substituting the hydroxyl group of glucose with Fluorine-18, a radioactive isotope of fluorine. This process is carried out in a Cyclotron, a type of particle accelerator.
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