All about PET/CT Scan- Positron Emission Tomography
PET/CT Scan (Positron Emission Tomography) is a procedure that is most widely used in the field of oncology, cardiology and neurology.
- Oncology uses PET/CT Scan to detect metabolically active tumours that are malignant and to stage as well as monitor the response of therapies on the malignant disease.
- In case of cardiology, the PET/CT Scan is used for assessment of coronary blood flow and the metabolic activity which in turn help assessment of myocardial viability.
- Neurology uses the PET/CT Scan in treatment of Parkinson’s disease, dementias and seizures.
Positron Emission Tomography and Computed Tomography are the two imaging modalities that are combined in a PET/CT scanner. The combination of the two provides simultaneous fusion of the anatomic information as well as imaging information. With the help of such a technology, not only is an abnormal cell function is detected but the abnormality can also be anatomically mapped and that too, with great precision! Accurate diagnosis and comprehensive staging helps to direct treatment in a very successful way.
The PET and PET-CT Scan is used to evaluate diseases like cancer, heart problems, brain disorders, blood cell disorders, bone disorders as well as infections, abnormality in blood flow and organ functions etc. Evaluation of medicine given to the patient is can also be carried out using the PET and PET-CT Scan.
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