Fluoroestradiol F-18
- Generic Name
- Fluoroestradiol F-18
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C18H23FO2
- CAS Number
- 94153-53-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- T32277KB09
- Background
Fluoroestradiol F-18 is an imaging agent used with positron emission tomography (PET) to detect estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer lesions. The ability to image ER-positive tumors in vivo is advantageous in that, while helping to visualize tumor progression/regression, it may also be used to assess for heterogeneity in ER expression across metastases (...
- Indication
Fluoroestradiol F-18 is a radioactive diagnostic agent indicated for use with positron emission tomography (PET) imaging for the detection of estrogen receptor-positive lesions as an adjunct to biopsy in patients with recurrent or metastatic breast cancer.
- Associated Conditions
- Metastatic Estrogen Receptor Positive Breast Cancer, Recurrent Estrogen Receptor Positive Breast Cancer
- Associated Therapies
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