18F-2-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose uptake in white adipose tissue on pediatric oncologic positron emission tomography (PET)/computed tomography (CT)
ConclusionOur findings support the current understanding that characteristic uptake of FDG in white adipose tissue is mediated by corticosteroid effect. Although this altered biodistribution is rare (<1% of PET scans) it could impair the diagnostic quality of the scan, affecting image interpretation, and should be recognized when present.
Source: Pediatric Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research
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