FDG uptake in brown adipose tissue-A brief report on brown fat with FDG uptake mechanisms and quantitative analysis using dual-time-point FDG PET/CT

Akkas B. E., Gokaslan D., Guner L., Karabacak N.

REVISTA ESPANOLA DE MEDICINA NUCLEAR, cilt.30, sa.1, ss.14-18, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 30 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.remn.2010.05.006
  • Dergi Adı: REVISTA ESPANOLA DE MEDICINA NUCLEAR
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.14-18
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Dual time point imaging, PET/CT, (18)F-FDG, Brown fat, MALIGNANCY, MIMICKING, NECK
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Aims: Brown adipose tissue (BAT) is a potential source of false-positive findings on [(18)F] FDG PET. In this report, we have discussed the (18)F-FDG uptake mechanisms in BAT and have aimed to determine if dual time point PET imaging helps to differentiate BAT from malignant lesions.