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PET Scan: A Case Study
Presented India by Dr. Prafful V JataleViews
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Case Description
A PET (positron emission tomography) scan is a type of imaging test. It uses a radioactive substance called a tracer to identify diseases in the body. By identifying the cellular level changes, PET may detect the early onset of diseases before other imaging tests identify them.PET scan is mainly...
Case Summary
- PET scans are a valuable tool for evaluating metabolic, biochemical, and functional activity at a cellular level. The process involves injecting a short-lived radioisotope, most commonly FDG, which is then tracked within the body. The uptake of FDG highlights areas of high glucose metabolism, such as the brain, heart muscle, kidneys, and tumor cells.
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Dr. Prafful V Jatale
Consultant & Head, Dept of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular MedicineDr. Prafful V Jatale is an experienced specialist in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Medicine, known for his expertise in advanced diagnostic imaging and targeted radionuclide therapies. As the Consultant & Head of the Department, he has been actively involved in integrating molecular imaging techniques into precision diagnosis and personalized patient care. His clinical interests include PET-CT imaging, oncology applications of nuclear medicine, and theranostics, with a strong focus on improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes.
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