Lung cancer is medical condition related to the respiratory system of our body involving lungs. Lungs are responsible for respiration and to oxygenate the blood through alveoli. Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells...
Lung cancer is medical condition related to the respiratory system of our body involving lungs. Lungs are responsible for respiration and to oxygenate the blood through alveoli. Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells due to various reasons leading to the formation of tumors. These tumors can be malignant or benign, if the lung cancer remains unattended for the sometime. It can reach to other parts of the body and involve other organs. It is important to detect the cancer early and PET CT is an effective diagnostic tool for the detection of lung cancer.
What is Lung Cancer?
Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells due to various reasons like genetics, family history, smoking, exposure to irritants etc. leading to the formation of tumors. These tumors can be malignant or benign, if the lung cancer remains unattended for the sometime. There is not any specific cause for the lung cancer but various risk factors are related to the condition of lung cancer.
What are the different types of lung cancers?
Here is the list of lung cancers:
- Adenocarcinoma of lungs
- Squamous cell carcinomas lungs
- Large cell carcinoma
- Adenosquamous carcinoma
- Sarcomatoid carcinoma
- Small cell carcinoma
- Combined small cell carcinoma
- Carcinoid tumours
What is PET CT used to show in lung cancer?
There are various conditions which can be detected by PET CT in lung cancer and these include:
- Cellular changes
- Metabolic activity
- Functioning of the lungs
- Anatomical images of lungs
- Images for evaluation.
What are different types of tests used to detect lung cancer?
Different tests used to look for lung cancer includes:
MRI lungs (Book Now)
HRCT lungs (Book Now)
X-ray Pulmonary function (Book Now)
Conclusion
Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of cells due to various reasons like genetics, family history, smoking, exposure to irritants etc. leading to the formation of tumors. These tumors can be malignant or benign, if the lung cancer remains unattended for the sometime. There are various tests used for the detection of lung abnormalities and these include MRI, CT, PET, Ultrasound etc. But PET CT is one of the advanced diagnostic tool for the detection of lung cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Lung PET CT scan?
Lung PET CT scans is the radiological tool used to diagnose the cancers in lungs at cellular level.
Which is more effective in detecting cancer MRI lungs or PET CT lungs?
A PET CT lung is more effective in detecting lung cancers.
What is the price of PET CT lungs in Delhi?
The average price of PET CT lungs in Delhi is between the rupees 12000 to rupees 30000.
Which center is near me for PET CT lung in Delhi?
Patient can visit Ganesh Diagnostic Center for PET CT lung or for appointment, click here.
