Chapters authored
PET-CT Imaging and Applications
PET-CT is an important imaging modality which is well established in the recent years. The role of the molecular imaging in the evaluation of the various pathologies has been increased due to the various technological advances, radiotracer advances and also in the research. This chapter is emphasised to give the broader and better overview of the PET-CT imaging which will be used for various applications in broader fields. These advanced imaging techniques will form the basis of the different clinical applications of the PET-CT. Thus, there will have more precise applications in various pathologies which will increase the sensitivity and specificity of the different disease processes. The understanding of the basic techniques is important before being used in various pathologies. The techniques can be routine or special like the puff cheek technique for the better evaluation of the oral malignancies. The newer concept of the dual time point imaging which is being used to differentiate between the various infective and inflammatory lesions from the malignant pathologies. This chapter emphasises the use of the various techniques for various focussed clinical applications.
Part of the book: Computed-Tomography (CT) Scan