
What Does A High Degree Of Metabolic Activity Mean On A PET Exam?

Question: On a Pet exam what does a high degree of metabolic activity mean?
Brief Answer:
Presence of cancer cells
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
On a Pet CT exam high metabolic activity means the presence of cancer cells in that particular place
The Pet CT exam uses the technology of glucose uptake and cancer cells causes high metabolic activity by taking in more glucose for their growth
Regards
Presence of cancer cells
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
On a Pet CT exam high metabolic activity means the presence of cancer cells in that particular place
The Pet CT exam uses the technology of glucose uptake and cancer cells causes high metabolic activity by taking in more glucose for their growth
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy

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