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==Overview== | |||
Other diagnostic studies for salivary gland tumor include PET scan. | |||
==Other Diagnostic Studies== | |||
A PET scan uses radioactive materials (radiopharmaceuticals) to detect changes in the metabolic activity of body tissues. A computer analyzes the radioactive patterns and makes 3-dimensional colour images of the area being scanned. It is used to: | |||
*Assist in initial staging when other tests have been unable to confirm how extensive the tumor is | |||
*See if the disease has come back after treatment | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]
Overview
Other diagnostic studies for salivary gland tumor include PET scan.
Other Diagnostic Studies
A PET scan uses radioactive materials (radiopharmaceuticals) to detect changes in the metabolic activity of body tissues. A computer analyzes the radioactive patterns and makes 3-dimensional colour images of the area being scanned. It is used to:
- Assist in initial staging when other tests have been unable to confirm how extensive the tumor is
- See if the disease has come back after treatment