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Fluorodeoxyglucose F18, 18F-FDG is also known as Positron Emission Tomography (Scan PET). Here it is a list of alternative known names::
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A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging study that helps reveal the metabolic or biochemical function of tissues and organs by means of a radiotracer or radionuclide (radioactive element) that is injected into a vein and accumulates in the diseased areas that will be detected by a CT or MRI scan.
The radiation received in a PET scan is not higher than that of an abdominal CT scan. The most commonly used markers for PET are Carbon-11 (11C), Fluorine-18 (18F), Nitrogen-13 (13N), Oxygen-15 (15O) and Rubidium-82 (82Rb).
The low quantity and short half-life of the radionuclides used makes it possible to breastfeed soon after the scan (ACMUI 2019, Mitchell 2019).Discontinuing breastfeeding for the time of 5 isotope half-lives removes all traces of radioactivity, but radiation of less than 1mSv (which is safe) is achieved without the need to discontinue breastfeeding with these radionuclides:
Radionuclide Half-life Interruption of breastfeeding
Most agencies and expert authors consider that, due to their short physical half-life, no interruption of lactation is required after PET with 18F, 11C, 13N, 15O or 82Rb. (Mattsson 2021, Mitchell 2019, IAEA 2018 p283, ICRP 2015 p320-21, Jamar 2013, Leide 2010, IRCP 2008 p164, Moses 2005)
Nuclear medicine services can measure the radioactivity of milk so that breastfeeding can be safely resumed. (Stabin 2000)
Breastfeeding can lead to excessive uptake of 18FDG diffusely in the breast, sometimes unilaterally, depending on the breastfeeding practice, which can lead to misdiagnoses of breast cancer or lymphoma or mastitis. (Ko 2013, Abhyankar 2012, Hendler 2010, Hicks 2001)
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