Diagnostic Imaging Types- OnCare Cancer Center Services Diagnostic Imaging Types

Different types of diagnostic imaging:

Imaging is the process of producing valuable pictures of body structures and organs. It is used to detect tumors and other abnormalities, to determine the extent of disease, and to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.

Imaging may also be used when performing biopsies and other surgical procedures. In most cases, diagnosed testing is performed on outpatient basis. OnCare is collaborated with several imaging centers to provide diagnostic services include:

1.X-ray

X-rays are the most common way doctors make picture of the inside of the body. Specialists can spot abnormal areas that may indicate the presence of cancer.

2.C T Scan (Computed Axial Tomography = CAT scan.)

A CT scan is use radiographic beams to create detailed computerized pictures taken with a specialized X-ray machine. It shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. CT scans are more detailed than general x-rays.

3.Bone Scan

Bone scans are pictures or x-rays taken of the bone after a dye has been injected that is absorbed by bone tissue. These scans are used to detect tumors and bone abnormalities.

4.Mammogram

A mammogram is a specific type of imaging that uses a low dose of x-ray and high contrast film for examination of the breasts.

5.Ultrasound

Ultrasound is a diagnostic medical procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce dynamic visual images of organs, tissues or blood flow.

Under ultrasound and x-ray control, biopsies can be performed to take samples for early analysis. It is useful to diagnose cancers of the liver, pancreas, kidneys, ovaries, prostate and breast.

6.MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

MRI is use a powerful magnetic field to create detailed computer images of organs and structures within the body. It can assess blood flow, detect tumors and diagnose many forms of cancer, evaluate infections, and assess injuries to bones and joints.

MRI is an accurate but expensive process, and patients must lie completely still during the procedure for best results.

7.PET/CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography)

PET/CT is a new imaging tool that combines two scan techniques in one exam – a PET scan and a CT scan. PET/CT is mainly used for diagnosis, staging or restaging malignant disease and metastases and evaluation of treatment response.

The two procedures together provide information about the location, nature of and the extent of the lesion. In others words, it answers questions like: Where is the tumor, how big is it, is it malignant, benign or due to inflammatory changes, and has the cancer spread?