What is PET/CT Fusion Imaging (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography Fusion Imaging) ?
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a nuclear medicine study that detects changes in how the cells of the body function and metabolize nutrients such as sugar and oxygen. Changes in cellular function often occur before physical changes, therefore, PET may detect tissue abnormalities long before they are evident in other anatomic imaging exams such at CT (Computed Tomography), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), and Ultrasound. Computed Tomography (CT) is a 3-dimensional, cross-sectional imaging study that detects changes in the size and structure of the body’s internal organs. PET/CT Fusion Imaging is an imaging study that blends the technology of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and the technology of Computed Tomography (CT) into one comprehensive study. The data obtained from the fusion of images is far superior to that obtained from either study alone, allowing the physician to rapidly identify and locate diseased areas in the body. PET/CT Fusion Imaging is a safe and painless exa
