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I have metastatic breast cancer to the spine. is a ct scan w/contrast or pet scan better for diagnoses?
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Specific tests: It sounds like you have a formulated diagnosis. Above tests are used based on the type of question asked. Typically done for surveillance for cancers, PET scan is typically full body and has a functional (metabolic) component, while CT scans are best to compare with previous similar studies and provide structural detail ( preferred for chest and abdomen).
Answered 11/10/2020
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