Positron emission tomography with computed tomography (PET/CT) is an effective and modern method of diagnosing oncological diseases. The method combines the capabilities of positron emission (PET) and computed tomography (CT) and allows you to establish the presence of a malignant formation with a high degree of confidence.

PET/CT is able to diagnose tumor foci that cannot be detected using other imaging tools – ultrasound, X-ray, CT, MRI.

Various radiopharmaceuticals are used to detect pathological cells. The diagnosis is based on the assessment of the metabolic rate of cells at the molecular level, therefore, it allows you to identify a malignant tumor with a size of 4-5 mm.

What problem does it solve?

detection of metastases and primary tumor foci;

determination of the extent of the tumor process;

evaluation of the effectiveness of treatment;

differentiation of benign and malignant tumors;

planning therapy tactics.

In what cases is it used?

PET/CT is able to diagnose tumor foci that cannot be detected using other imaging tools – ultrasound, X-ray, CT, MRI.

Various radiopharmaceuticals are used to detect pathological cells.

the diagnosis is based on the assessment of the metabolic rate of cells at the molecular level, therefore, it allows you to identify a malignant tumor with a size of 4-5 mm.

PET / CT scan lasts no more than an hour, but you will spend from 2 to 5 hours in the center – this includes preliminary preparation, documentation, rest after the procedure. Before the examination, you need to change into comfortable clothes and remove all products containing metal.

it is used to determine the stage of many types of malignant neoplasms, including:

prostate cancer;

testicular cancer;

breast cancer;

lung cancer;

colon cancer;

small bowel cancer;

rectal cancer;

stomach cancer;

laryngeal cancer;

pancreatic cancer;

skin cancer;

liver cancer;

lymphosarcoma;

Hodgkin’s lymphoma;

non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma;

bone cancer.

the PET/CT method makes it possible to differentiate malignant neoplasms from benign ones, as well as to carry out early diagnosis.

Advantages:

outpatient treatment without surgical intervention;

the safety of the technique, the absence of painful sensations;

obtaining complete information about the prevalence of the malignant process in the body.

the possibility of detecting oncological tumors at an asymptomatic stage