The Medical Case for a Positron Emission Tomography and X-ray Computed Tomography Combined Service in Oman
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2013, Vol 13, Issue 4
Abstract
Te value of a positron emission tomography and X-ray computed tomography (PET/CT) combined service in terms of diagnostic accuracy, cost-effectiveness and impact on clinical decision-making is welldocumented in the literature. Its role in the management of patients presenting with cancer is shifting from early staging and restaging to the early assessment of the treatment response. Currently, the application of PET/CT has extended to non-oncological specialtiesâ€â€mainly neurology, cardiology and rheumatology. A further emerging application for PET/CT is the imaging of infection/inflammation. Tis article illustrates some of the PET/CT applications in both oncological and non-oncological disorders. In view of the absence of this modality in Oman, this article aims to increase the awareness of the importance of these imaging modalities and their signifcant impact on diagnosis and management in both oncological and non-oncological specialties for patients of all age groups as well as the decision-makers.
Authors and Affiliations
Naima K. Al-Bulushi| Department of Nuclear Medicine, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman, Dale Bailey| Department of Nuclear Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, New South Wales, Australia, Giuliano Mariani| Regional Cneter of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Translational Medicine & Advanced Technologies in Medicine & Surgery, University of Pisa, Italy
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