POSITRON EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY
- PET allows the visualisation of the metabolic activity of disease.
- Helps in diagnosis of malignant tumours and their recurrence.
- Also helps in the staging of tumours and the monitoring of their response to therapy, and in the diagnosis of osteomyelitis.
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ReplyDeleteThe precise type of radioactive material and its delivery method depend on which organ or tissue is being studied by the PET scan. The radioactive material may be injected into a vein, inhaled or swallowed.
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