Fludeoxyglucose F-18

**Semantic type:** Indicator, Reagent, or Diagnostic Aid|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A positron-emitting radiopharmaceutical containing radioactive 2-deoxy-2-[18F] fluoro-D-glucose. With similar cell uptake as glucose (high in tumor cells), fludeoxyglucose F 18 is not dephosphorylated and further metabolized. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - 18FDG - 2-Deoxy-2-(18F)Fluoro-D-Glucose - 2-F18-Fluoro-2-deoxy-D-glucose - 2-F18-Fluoro-2-deoxyglucose - FDG - FLUDEOXYGLUCOSE F-18 - Fludeoxyglucose (18F) - Fludeoxyglucose F18 - Fluorine-18 2-Fluoro-2-deoxy-D-Glucose - Fluorodeoxyglucose F18 - fludeoxyglucose F 18