In this article, we will discuss skin cancer, its causes, types and PET CT as a diagnostic tool for the detection of skin cancer. We will also discuss some common questions related to skin cancer.
Skin cancer occurs in the skin, when a person observes some changes like patches, change in color, bumps, patches etc. in the skin. Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of cells which is caused due to the uncontrolled division of cells. Skin cells exposed to UV radiations can divide in fast speed lead to the formation of tumors. Skin cancer is treatable if detected at the earliest of the stage. PET CT is effective radiological tool for the detection of skin cancer.
What is Skin cancer?
Skin cancer is the condition when the cells of skin grows out of control leading to the formation of lumps, patches, change in skin color etc. skin cancer is treatable if detected at the earliest of the stages. Skin is the largest organ that covers whole of our body and creates a barrier between the inside of the body and external environment.
What are the Causes of Skin cancer?
UV radiation can irritate the skin and lead to controlled division of cells. Other factors that can cause the skin cancer include:
- Spending time in UV radiations
- Get sun burns easily
- Live in sunny high altitude regions
- Tan or using tan beds
- Having many moles with irregular shape
- Having family history of cancers
- Organ transplant
Which types of Skin cancers are detected by PET CT Scan?
There are various types of skin cancers that can be detected by the PET CT scan and these cancers include:
- Basal cell carcinoma
- Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)
- Melanoma
- Kaposi sarcoma
- Merkel cell carcinoma
- Sebaceous gland carcinoma
- Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans
What is PET CT used to show in the diagnosis of Skin cancer?
PET CT can show a number of conditions in the skin cancer and these include:
- Stage of skin cancer
- Recurrence of skin cancer
- Distant metastases
- High FDG uptake
- Site of skin cancer
- Helps to design the treatment for skin cancer
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Conclusion
Skin cancer is one of the most common cancer is USA and is treatable if detected at the earliest of the stages. Skin cancer is the condition when the cells of skin divide in the uncontrolled manner leading to the formation of skin cancers. There are various factors which can cause skin cancer. Exposure to UV or working long hours in the skin can be one of the serious causes of skin cancer. Early detection is the key and PET CT is one the advanced radiological tool for the detection of skin cancers in the body.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Skin cancer?
Skin cancer being one of the most common cancers is caused due to UV radiations. The radiations cause uncontrolled division of cells leading to the formation of tumours. Other factors that lead are family history, sun burn, exposure to some chemicals etc.
What are the Causes of Skin cancer?
UV radiation is considered one of the primary cause of skin cancer other causes include mutations, sun burns, too much exposure to sun, exposure to chemicals etc.
Can PET CT Scan detect Skin cancer?
Yes, PET CT is effective diagnostic tool in detection of skin cancer.
Where is PET CT Scan for Skin cancer near me in Delhi?
Patient can visit Ganesh Diagnostic Imaging Centre for Skin cancer PET CT Scan with heavy discounts. For more information and appointment, click here.
