FDG-Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography of the Whole Body

**Semantic type:** Diagnostic Procedure

**Definition:** Positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography of the whole body, with the use of the contrast agent fludeoxyglucose F 18 (18F-FDG) to enhance the image.

**Synonyms:** - EXPLORER Scanner - PET/CT, Whole Body, FDG - Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography, Whole Body, FDG - Total-Body Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography - WB PET/CT Scan with FDG - Whole Body FDG-PET/CT - Whole Body FDG-Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography - Whole Body [18]F- Fludeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography - Whole-body 18F FDG PET/CT - Whole-body FDG-PET/CT - [18]F-FDG PET/CT