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21 Απρ 2023 · A positron emission tomography scan, also called a PET scan, can detect some brain tumors. A PET scan uses a radioactive tracer that's injected into a vein.
PET scans may be performed to: Detect cancer. Determine if cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Assess the effectiveness of cancer treatments. Evaluate the brain after trauma to detect blood clot, bleeding, and/or perfusion of the brain tissue. Assess damage to the heart muscle after a heart attack. Procedure. Before the Procedure:
3 Νοε 2018 · A brain positron emission tomography (PET) scan is an imaging test that allows doctors to see how your brain is functioning. The scan captures images of the activity of the brain after...
The PET/CT scanner at Stanford combines two state of the art imaging modalities. By monitoring glucose metabolism, PET provides very sensitive information regardless of whether a growth within the body is cancerous or not.
13 Οκτ 2024 · A positron emission tomography (PET) scan detects abnormal cell metabolism to diagnose cancer, heart disease, and brain disorders. Learn about the benefits of a PET scan and possible side effects or risks.
The PET scanner will detect the radiation released from the injection. It will use this to create pictures of the inside of your body. The scan will take around half an hour (25-30 minutes), depending on the area of the body we are scanning.
Learn how this imaging scan can play an important role in early detection of health problems, such as cancer, heart disease and brain disorders.
