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PET scanner creates an image of your body’s metabolism of a radio-
active (or radio-tracer) material called FDG (F18-fluorodeoxyglucose),
which is similar to glucose. For the scan you will receive an
intravenous (IV) injection of small amount of FDG. Cancer cells
metabolize glucose (and FDG) at a higher rate and PET scan shows this
as abnormal activity.
A CT scanner uses x-rays to make an image of the sections of your
body. The scan shows your body’s organs, bones and tissues in
greater detail. For the CT scan, you will receive a contrast agent
intravenously and orally. These help produce even clearer image.
When both PET and CT scanning are performed simultaneously, the
information about function and structure are integrated through computer
models to give a great deal of detailed information.
active (or radio-tracer) material called FDG (F18-fluorodeoxyglucose),
which is similar to glucose. For the scan you will receive an
intravenous (IV) injection of small amount of FDG. Cancer cells
metabolize glucose (and FDG) at a higher rate and PET scan shows this
as abnormal activity.
A CT scanner uses x-rays to make an image of the sections of your
body. The scan shows your body’s organs, bones and tissues in
greater detail. For the CT scan, you will receive a contrast agent
intravenously and orally. These help produce even clearer image.
When both PET and CT scanning are performed simultaneously, the
information about function and structure are integrated through computer
models to give a great deal of detailed information.
" you are scintillating"
PET-CT is new and highly advanced
imaging technique, which combines PET
(positron emission tomography) and CT
(computed tomography) in one machine.
The scanner merges PET and CT images
together to provide a unique combination
of both functional and structural
information. It is very useful for detecting
cancer, how far it has spread, to decide
which treatment modality is best for you,
and to monitor response to therapy. Brain
and heart disorders are also studied using
PET-CT scans.
imaging technique, which combines PET
(positron emission tomography) and CT
(computed tomography) in one machine.
The scanner merges PET and CT images
together to provide a unique combination
of both functional and structural
information. It is very useful for detecting
cancer, how far it has spread, to decide
which treatment modality is best for you,
and to monitor response to therapy. Brain
and heart disorders are also studied using
PET-CT scans.