DEXA Scan
Dexa scanning is done using enhanced X-rays to measure Bone Mineral Density or BMA. Hence, it is also referred to as a BMD scan. It measures the density of the bone tissue. It is a non-invasive procedure, which allows your doctor to evaluate bone health and detect bone loss. Dexa scans are commonly employed to investigate osteoporosis of the lower spine and hip.
Digital Mammography
This is an imaging technique that uses X-rays to capture a single 2D image of the breast. The latest advance in mammography is Digital Tomosysnthesis that generates 3-dimensional images of the breast with the help of X-rays. Hence, it is sometimes referred to as 3D mammography. The image taken in digital mammography comes alive on the computer screen. The image can be zoomed in, which makes it easy to detect abnormalities in real-time.
MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that uses radio waves and strong magnetic fields to produce detailed images of regions inside the body. The patient is made to lie within a large tube that is the MRI scanner. Within the tube, the patient is subjected to a magnetic field and a barrage of radio waves. However, it is an absolutely painless procedure.
An MRI scan can take images of almost any interior part of the body. The results help with diagnosis as well as treatments plans and in assessing their effectiveness.
Pet-Ct Scan
A PET-CT scan takes images of a targeted area or a particular organ in the body. It is a combined scan using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT). During the scan, the patient is injected with glucose containing a small dose of a radioactive agent
Ultrasound
Ultrasound is another common imaging technique, which uses high-frequency sound waves to capture images of the internal body. Ultrasound is a commonly used diagnostic tool that uses high-frequency sound waves to examine various organs in the body. The sound waves bounce back off the body and care captured by a probe and converted into pictures. It can used to examine various organs of the body and even assess the health of a baby in the womb.
X-ray
X-rays are used to identify and diagnose many types of medical conditions including cancer.
Diagnostic Services
Our Hospital has good standard of diagnostic services, which improve safety and reduce costs. Diagnostics plays a crucial role in the detection of cancer and determining its stage. It also requires a highly skilled medical oncologist and a dedicated team of support staff. Accurate cancer diagnosis relies on a variety of imaging techniques like PET/CT scan, MRI scans, biopsies along with other diagnostic tools.