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Would A Cardio Pet Scan Give Details On The Lungs At The Same Time Or Would I Need To Redo The Test Again For The Lungs?

Posted on Mon, 19 Feb 2024

Question: Would a cardio pet scan give details on the lungs at the same time or would I need to redo the test again for the lungs

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi,

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
Best imaging technology for lung tissue, lung parenchyma is HRCT (high resolution CT) chest.
PET scan can give some idea about lung lesions.
But exact, better idea can be achieved by HRCT.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (12 hours later)

I face the problem that I don't want to have radiation done twice. Especially if they are observing the same area- Does Pet Scan of heart show sarcoidosis in the lungs as well as heart at least? I have autoimmune problems-thus inflamation both heart and lungs is what is of primary concern.

I was tolt Pet Scan was a very indepth test and more indepth than CT.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
If you want to rule out structure details of lungs then HRCT is best.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
See if you want structure details like interstitial lung disease diagnosis then HRCT is must.
So if you want to rule out Sarcoid related ILD then HRCT is best.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. LAKSHMI