Lacrimal gland uptake on F-18 florbetapir amyloid positron emission tomography scan

Lacrimal gland uptake on F-18 florbetapir amyloid positron emission tomography scan

In 2012, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of F-18 florbetapir to estimate β-amyloid neuritic plaque density when indicated. A normal scan will show increased radiotracer uptake in the white matter. Mild uptake in salivary glands, skin, muscles, and bones is considered normal....

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Main Authors: Malak Itani, MD, Burcak Yilmaz Gunes, MD, Gensuke Akaike, MD, Fatemeh Behnia, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-02-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
F-18 florbetapir
Amyloid
PET/CT
Lacrimal gland
Normal variation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043317304065

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