Molecular Imaging in Breast Cancer: From Whole-Body PET/CT to Dedicated Breast PET
Positron emission tomography (PET), with or without integrated computed tomography (CT), using 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) is based on the principle of elevated glucose metabolism in malignant tumors, and its use in breast cancer patients is frequently being investigated. It has been shown useful f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Oncology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/438647 |