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PSMA PET CT Scan Whole Body near me in Hyderabad
Also known as Nuclear PET Scan PSMA
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Male, Female
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Understanding PSMA PET CT Scan Whole Body in Hyderabad
What is PSMA PET CT Scan Whole Body in Hyderabad?
A positron emission tomography (PET) scan traces the radioactive compound as it passes through the body. PET, along with computed tomography (CT), is used to capture images of the whole body. A PSMA-PET scan identifies the areas of the body where the PSMA (prostate-specific membrane antigen) is, which points to the presence of prostate cancer cells. It, therefore, identifies the spread of cancer. The radioactive tracer is taken intravenously.
The total time for a PSMA PET scan is about two hours. Fast for 2 hours before the procedure. The radioactive tracer is given in minimal amounts, and no side effects have been reported. The FDA recently approved it after years of clinical research.
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