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A strong combination for the early detection of cancer: PET/UFCT
Through the use of computer-aided picture processing, the highly sensitive whole-body tumour check-up, which is performed using the positron emission tomography (PET) in the early detection of cancer, is now complimented by the ultrafast computed tomography (UFCT), which provides optimal, highly detailed anatomical results.
Due to the high sensitivity of the PET, it is used as an initial step to detect malignant tumours, metastasic tumours, or inflammations. As long as the PET reports normal results that indicate a healthy metabolic pattern, a cancerous disease can almost certainly be ruled out already.
Should the PET report some conspicuous results, the UFCT comes into the equation. The organ in question is depicted again in very thin detailed layers. After the examination, a picture processing programme is used to assign the UFCT layers to the PET pictures in an anatomically correct order. In doing so, the specialist can detect immediately which anatomical structure equates to the cluster in the PET scan and, thereby, give a precise diagnosis.
Contrary to the PET-UFCT examinations at other radiological centres, at the Diagnoseklinik München we only use the UFCT for the early detection of cancer if the PET reported some conspicuous results. The patient is thus spared any additional radiation exposure and discomfort.
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