What is PET Scan (positron emission tomography)?
Category: Procedures
A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is a medical imaging technique that uses a radioactive tracer to provide images that show how the tissues and organs in the body are working.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation/monitoring | 16 | 4 | |
| Diagnostic assessment | 7 | 1 | |
| Epilepsy | 3 | 0 | |
| Cervical cancer | 2 | 0 | |
| Bone pain | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 8 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with PET Scan (positron emission tomography)
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Lightheadedness | 1 | |
| Migraine headaches | 1 |
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