| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4217956 | Academic Radiology | 2014 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
The technology behind positron emission tomography (PET) and the most widely used tracer, 2-deoxy-2-[18F]fluoro-D-glucose (FDG), were both conceived in the 1970s, but the latest decade has witnessed a rapid emergence of FDG-PET as an effective imaging technique. This is not least due to the emergence of hybrid scanners combining PET with computed tomography (PET/CT). Molecular imaging has enormous potential for advancing biological research and patient care, and FDG-PET/CT is currently the most widely used technology in this domain. In this review, we discuss contemporary applications of FDG-PET and FDG-PET/CT as well as novel developments in quantification and potential future indications including the emerging new modality PET/magnetic resonance imaging.
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Authors
Søren MD, Björn A. MD, MSc, Hongyun June MD, Poul Flemming MD, DMSc, Abass MD, DSc (hon.), PhD (hon.),