PET Scan

What is PET?

PET (Positron Emission Tomography) is a functional imaging technique used to observe metabolic processes in a human body. PET is documented as a nuclear medicine. Nowadays, CT (Computed Tomography) X-ray scan is also performed on the patient during the same session and with the same machine.

PET scan is a visualising test that permits the doctor to diagnose the ailments of the body. During the process, a dye is used which involves radioactive tracers. These tracers are vaccinated into the body through a vein in the arm. The tracer gets diluted in the body. With the help of the tracer, the doctors are able to get an idea if the internal body organs are working properly.

Why is the technology unique?

The Biograph TruePoint technology used at Medanta combines the functional sensitivity of PET with the rich anatomical detail of diagnostic multislice – CT, which increases the resolutio...

How does it help?

A PET scan is an effective way of detecting abnormalities in various parts of your body. PET scans are most often used for screening people who have cancer, heart disease or brain disorders. At times, PET scans are also used to check the effectiveness of ongoing treatment.

Your doctor may recommend a PET SCAN to help:

Diagnose muscle and bone disorders, such as bone tumours and fractures

Identify the location of a tumour; infection or blood clot

Evaluate specific brain abnormalities, such as epilepsy, Alzheimer’s disease

Detect and monitor diseases and conditions such as cancer, heart disease, lung nodules and liver masses

What are the benefits and risks of a PET scan?

With a plethora of benefits that come with PET scan, there are some minor risks too, which the patient should be aware of.

Benefits
Risks

Early diagnosis of diseases.
No recovery time required.
Fast procedure.
Accuracy in staging and localisation.
Precise treatment and monitoring.

Exposure to radiation

The amount of radioactivity given in this procedure is strictly within the recommended national level. During a CT scan, you're briefly exposed to more radiation than you would be during a plain X-ray. However Medanta’s Biograph mCT scanner t

How does Medanta provide care?

Medanta radiologists work with our cardiologists, neurologists and other medical specialists to ensure that the highest standard of care is being offered to all our patients. Our radiology team c...