Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography

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Abstract

An imaging technique that combines a POSITRON-EMISSION TOMOGRAPHY (PET) scanner and a CT X RAY scanner. This establishes a precise anatomic localization in the same session.

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CT PET
CT PET Scan
PET CT Scan
PET-CT
PET-CT Scan
Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography
CT PET Scans
CT Scan, PET
CT Scans, PET
PET CT Scans
PET Scan, CT
PET Scans, CT
PET-CT Scans
Scan, CT PET
Scan, PET CT
Scan, PET-CT
Scans, CT PET
Scans, PET CT
Scans, PET-CT

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2017

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Previous Indexing

Positron-Emission Tomography (2004-2016)
Tomography, X-Ray Computed (1984-2016)

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References

National Library of Medicine. Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000072078. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000072078
Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PET%E2%80%93CT
Positron Emission Tomography Computed Tomography. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3488638