What is the significance of PET in Histological Studies?
PET scans are functional imaging techniques that measure metabolic activity within tissues. By using radioactive tracers, PET provides insights into the physiological processes occurring in tissues, which is complementary to histological analysis. In oncology, for instance, PET is used to locate areas of increased metabolic activity indicative of cancer, guiding subsequent histopathological investigations. The integration of PET with CT or MRI can enhance the spatial resolution and anatomical context of the metabolic data, offering a comprehensive view of tissue pathology.
