Specifically, PET/CT studies evaluate the metabolism of a particular organ or tissue, so that information about the physiology (functionality) and anatomy (structure) of the organ or tissue is evaluated, as well as its biochemical properties. Integrating PET with a CT maximizes their separate strengths and provides anatomic localization of physiologic processes with detailed visualization of a tumor's structure. The availability of multi-modality (hybrid) imaging with PET/CT improves our ability to characterize lesions and to affect treatment decisions and patient management.
Marika Kalnina
Head of Medical Department, Nuclear Medicine Physician / Radiologist