PET-CT Scan in Karnataka
Positron Emission Tomography combined with CT scan uses a radioactive tracer (FDG) injected into the blood to detect metabolically active cancer cells and provi…
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Signs You May Need PET-CT Scan
This scan is usually recommended for patients with a known or suspected malignancy, unexplained weight loss with fatigue, persistent lymph node enlargement, or abnormal findings on a CT or MRI needing further metabolic characterization. It is rarely the first test ordered but rather a follow-up to clarify ambiguous findings or guide treatment decisions.