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Uses Of Pet Scan

PET scan or positron emission tomography is a type of diagnostic imaging study. It is widely used in diagnosing and monitoring many disease conditions. PET scans are often used to detect cancers in the body. It is also used to look at blood vessels for the heart blocks causing a reduction in blood flow. PET scans are very useful in visualizing brain anomalies and seizures as well.

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I have attached my PET scan reports. Please review.

Query: Hi doctor, I would like to get an opinion about my PET scan. I have attached my PET scan report for your reference.  Read Full »

Dr. Vivek Chail

Dr. Vivek Chail

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A PET scan (positron emission tomography) is a scan in which a radioisotope substance is injected and in most cases tagged glucose is given to the patient. This glucose gets concentrated in areas where there is increased consumption and therefore it is seen as increase...  Read Full »

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