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Akkas B. E., Gokaslan D., Guner L., Karabacak N.
REVISTA ESPANOLA DE MEDICINA NUCLEAR, vol.30, no.1, pp.14-18, 2011 (SCI-Expanded)
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Publication Type:
Article / Article
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Volume:
30
Issue:
1
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Publication Date:
2011
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Doi Number:
10.1016/j.remn.2010.05.006
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Journal Name:
REVISTA ESPANOLA DE MEDICINA NUCLEAR
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Journal Indexes:
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
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Page Numbers:
pp.14-18
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Keywords:
Dual time point imaging, PET/CT, (18)F-FDG, Brown fat, MALIGNANCY, MIMICKING, NECK
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Gazi University Affiliated:
Yes
Abstract
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.