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==Key findings in positron emission tomography scan in Merkel cell cancer== | ==Key findings in positron emission tomography scan in Merkel cell cancer== | ||
[[Malignant tumor]] cells | [[Malignant tumor]] cells typically appear brighter on positron emission tomography (PET) imaging because they are more active and take up more [[glucose]] than normal cells do.<ref name="cancergov">National Cancer Institute. Physician Data Query Database 2015. http://www.cancer.gov/publications/pdp</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]
Overview
Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging may be used for the staging of Merkel cell cancer.
Key findings in positron emission tomography scan in Merkel cell cancer
Malignant tumor cells typically appear brighter on positron emission tomography (PET) imaging because they are more active and take up more glucose than normal cells do.[1]
References
- ↑ National Cancer Institute. Physician Data Query Database 2015. http://www.cancer.gov/publications/pdp