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2017-10-28 18:54:47
I have doubt about my FDG whole body PET CT Scan report May I do the same test after 5 days from another center? is there any problem to took FDG injection with gap of 5 days? any risk or any side effect?
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PET scan involves radiation. Multiple scan without indication is not advised.you can get images reviewed at other centre for fresh interpretation.Images are objective and interpretation  is subjective.
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Answered2017-10-29 04:16:57

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