Reasons for PET Scan
When your doctor informs you that you need the PET Scan procedure performed it can be scary. Learn exactly what the procedure involves, the reasons it needs to be performed and what the next steps could be.
Alternate Names for PET Scan:
Positron emission tomography
Reasons for Test
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- Overview
- What It Is
- Reasons For
- Complications
- What to Expect
- Results
- When to Call a Doctor
Why PET Scan is Performed
Alternate Names for PET Scan:
Positron emission tomography
Reasons for Test
A PET scan may be done for a number of reasons, including:
- Looking for tumors or assessing tumor level of activity after treatment
- Assessing causes of memory disorders
- Finding the cause of seizures and helping to find treatments
- Assessing brain metabolism in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome
- Looking for heart disease
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