
In this article, we will discuss about PET-CT as a diagnostic tool for the detection of Wilms cancer and also some common questions related to PET-CT.
Wilms cancer occurs in the kidneys of the children between the ages of 3 to 4 years. It can also occur in elder children and 90% of kidney cancers in kidney are wilms cancer. Wilms cancer is the condition when the cells of kidney divides in uncontrolled manner and leads to the formation of tumours in the kidney. However it is important to detect wilms condition early for treatment and avoid the spread. For this purpose PET-CT is most effective radiological procedure to detect the wilms cancer more accurately and early. PET-CT uses radiological tracer for the detection of these conditions and most common tracer used is F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG).
What is Wilms Cancer?
Kidneys are the pair of organs situated just below the rib cage and helps in the filtration of blood. Kidneys are the part of urinary system, which separated which separated the harmful material from the fluid. Wilms cancer is the uncontrolled division of cells in kidney and most commonly kidney cancer in children ageing up to 4 years. Early detection of the cancer is important to stop the spread of the Wilms cancer and for this purpose PET-CT is well known radiological tool for the detection of Wilms cancer.
What are the Causes of Wilms Cancer?
There are no specific causes for the Wilms cancer but there are various factors which are attached with the condition. These factors include:
- Genetic changes
- Nephrogenic rests
- Inherited Syndromes
- Sporadic cases
- Environmental factors
Which types of Wilms Cancers are Detected by PET-CT Scan?
There are two types of wilms cancers that are detected through the PET-CT scan and these are favorable histology cancers and anaplastic histology cancers.
Other kidney cancers detected by PET-CT are:
- Mesoblastic nephroma
- Clear cell sarcoma of kidney (CCSK)
- Malignant rhabdoid tumor
- Renal cell carcinoma
What Does PET-CT Scan Shows in Wilms Cancer?
PET-CT scans produce the 3D images of the kidney and other associated tissues. PET-CT scan helps to show:
- FDG Uptake
- Staging of cancer
- Site of Wilms cancer
- Response of treatment
- Helps to design specific treatment
- Spread of Wilms cancer
- Provides images of the Wilms for the specific evaluation etc.
What are the Different types of PET-CT Scans available at Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre other than Wilms Scan?
Here is the list of PET-CT scans available at Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre other than Wilms scan.
- Brain PET scan (Book Now)
- F-18 Choline PET Scan (Book Now)
- FDG-PET Scan (Book Now)
- DOTA PET CT Scan (Book Now)
- Whole Body PET Scan (Book Now)
- PSMA PET Scan For Prostate (Book Now)
- Dopa Brain PET Scan (Book Now)
- PET Viability Scan Cardiac (Book Now)
- Cardiac PET Scan (Book Now)
Conclusion
Kidneys are the pair of organs situated just below the rib cage and helps in the filtration of blood. Kidneys are the part of urinary system, which separated which separated the harmful material from the fluid. Wilms cancer occurs in the kidneys of the children between the ages of 3 to 4 years. It can also occur elder children and 90% of kidney cancers in kidney is wilms cancers. Wilms cancer is the condition when the cells of kidney divides in uncontrolled manner and leads to the formation of tumours in the kidney. Early detection of the any cancer is important for the treatment and to stop the spread of wilms cancer. For this purpose, PET-CT is an important tool for the detection of wilms cancers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is Wilms Cancer?
Wilms cancer occurs in the kidneys of the children between the ages of 3 to 4 years. It can also occur elder children and 90% of kidney cancers in kidney are wilms cancer..
What are the Causes of Wilms Cancer?
There are no specific causes for the Wilms cancer but there are various factors which are attached with the condition and these are genetic changes, Nephrogenic rests, Inherited Syndromes, Sporadic cases, Environmental factors etc.
Can PET-CT Scan detect Wilms cancer?
Yes, PET-CT is effective diagnostic tool in detection of Wilms cancer.
Where is PET-CT Scan for Wilms Cancer near me in Delhi?
Patient can visit Ganesh Diagnostic Imaging Centre for Wilms PET-CT Scan with heavy discounts. For more information and appointment, click here.