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PET-CT
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.
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. Our
scanner is the state-of-the-art Seimens, “Biograph� machine.
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.
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. Our
scanner is the state-of-the-art Seimens, “Biograph� machine.