PET-CT Scan Test : Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is on bail in the Delhi liquor policy scam case, has appealed to the Supreme Court to extend his bail for 7 days. On the basis of medical condition, he has said that his weight has reduced by 7 kg and ketone level is high, which can also cause a serious disease.
Aam Aadmi Party has said that doctors have advised Kejriwal to get positron emission tomography and computed tomography i.e. PET-CT scan test done. Let us tell you that this test detects cancer. Let us know about this test…
What is a PET scan test
PET scan is called Positron Emission Tomography scan test. With its help, cancer, heart disease and neurological problems are detected. PET-Scan test is used for diseases which cannot be detected by X-ray. The patient does not feel any kind of pain in the PET scan test.
This test gives immediate and accurate information about cancer cells. It can identify even the smallest cancer cells hidden in the body. Due to which cancer can be cured in the very first stage.
How is a PET scan test done?
In this test, a special type of radioactive fluid is injected. Which is absorbed by the tissues and skin cells. Later it is observed in which area the fluid has been absorbed the most. The area where the most radioactive material is found is examined, because cancer cells absorb more radioactive material than normal cells. This makes the test easier.
These diseases are detected by PET scan
oncology means cancer
Neurology or brain related diseases
Cardiology i.e. heart related diseases
parkinson’s disease
schizophrenia
Epilepsy
Advantages of PET scan test
The biggest advantage of this scan is that it gives accurate and complete information about the disease. It can also predict the upcoming diseases. Due to which it can be treated in time. With timely treatment, even dangerous diseases can be eliminated before they start.
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