Common Uses of PET-CT in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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Common Uses of PET-CT in Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

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What is the main purpose of PET-CT imaging?

  • To assess lung function
  • To examine bone fractures
  • To detect cancer and make a diagnosis (correct)
  • To produce images of the heart and brain

    • How does PET-CT differ from ordinary X-ray exams?

  • Ordinary X-ray exams are primarily used for brain mapping
  • Ordinary X-ray exams involve injecting radioactive material
  • PET-CT focuses on processes within the body related to metabolism (correct)
  • PET-CT uses sound waves to create images

    • What does it mean when an area appears as a 'hot spot' in a PET-CT scan?

  • It indicates a small concentration of the radiotracer
  • There is a low level of chemical or metabolic activity
  • It shows large concentrations of the radiotracer and high metabolic activity (correct)
  • It represents an area of low tissue viability

    • When is PET-CT typically used to evaluate prognosis?

    <p>When assessing the response to therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the use of radioactive materials in PET-CT?

    <p>They are injected or swallowed to accumulate in tumor cells with high metabolic rates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a 'cold spot' indicate in a PET-CT scan?

    <p>Area with low tissue viability</p> Signup and view all the answers

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