FDG PET Scan is a specialized imaging test using Fluorodeoxyglucose to visualize metabolic activity, aiding in cancer detection and diagnosis of neurological and cardiac conditions.
FDG stands for Fluorodeoxyglucose, a radioactive substance used in PET Scan to help detect cancers. Medical imaging has revolutionized and noticed significant advancements over the time. One such powerful tool is FDG PET Scan. Fluorodeoxyglucose which helps to detect cancer.
What is FDG PET Scan?
FDG PET Scan at Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre is a specialized imaging test that helps visualize metabolic activity. A small amount Fluorodeoxyglucose (a glucose based substance) will be injected into your bloodstream. Cancerous cells and disease tissues consume more glucose. The FDG PET scanner helps to create detailed images.
How does an FDG PET Scan work?
Inject FDG: A small dose of FDG is injected into the vein of your body, the doctor will ask you to wait around 30-60 minutes for the Fluorodeoxyglucose spread in your body.
Scanning Process: The patient will lie on the table which will go in the PET Scanner, which detects radiation from FDG and forms images of active tissues in the area.
Analysis: A radiologist or a doctor will analyze your report and images to understand the abnormalities.
What can it detect?
- Lung cancer
- Breast cancer
- Multiple myeloma
- Brain cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Melanoma etc.
How to prepare for this test?
- Avoid food for 6 hrs before the test procedure starts.
- Drink only Plain water and avoid cold drinks.
- Avoid heavy exercise or weight lifting.
- Let your radiologist know if you’re diabetic.
What are the uses of FDG PET Scan?
Monitoring Cancer:
- This scan used to identify the cancer in your body.
- Helps in staging cancer and helps in treatment.
Neurological Disorders:
- Helps to diagnose and monitor Alzehmier disease.
- Helps in pre surgical evaluation.
- Helps to assist in treating Parkinson’s disease or other neurological diseases.
Cardiology applications:
- Evaluates and monitors heart diseases.
- Before angioplasty and bypass surgery this FDG PET Scan helps to determine the viability of the heart.
Advantages of FDG PET Scan?
- Highly sensitive in detecting metabolic changes
- Useful in early disease and helps in allowing timely treatment.
- Non invasive and painless.
Disadvantages of FDG PET Scan?
- Expensive in compared to other CT Scans
- Required additional tests, as only on this basis you can’t decide.
Fees of the FDG PET Scan at Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging centre?
At Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre the total fees range between 11,950 rs to 13,000 rs.
Why Choose Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre?
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Conclusion
FDG stands for Fluorodeoxyglucose, FDG PET Scan at Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre is a specialized imaging test that helps visualize metabolic activity. Fluorodeoxyglucose which helps to detect cancer. As the FDG PET Scan is advanced technology used to identify advanced diseases. The Role of PET Scan imaging is expected to expand further. This can provide critical decision insights that help doctors to make well decisions beneficial for patients.
People May Ask-
Q. Are FDG PET scans safe?
As the radiation exposure is slow, FDG PET Scan is safe and Ganesh diagnostics, the best diagnostic centre in Delhi, made it easier and safer for the patients.
Q. What can FDG PET Scans detect?
Lung cancer, breast cancer, multiple myeloma, brain cancer, ovarian cancer and melanoma etc.
Q. Are FDG PET scans recommended for pregnant women?
FDG’s PET Scan Is not recommended for Pregnant women.
Q. What are the special considerations?
It’s important to stay warm the day before and the day of your scan. When you get cold, it affects a special type of fat. Staying warm will keep the fat from making it harder for your radiologist to get clear images from your PET-CT.
