{"id":2335,"date":"2026-04-01T00:20:53","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hkbh.org.hk\/EKMC\/?post_type=center&#038;p=2335"},"modified":"2026-04-01T00:20:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:20:53","slug":"pet-scan-centre","status":"publish","type":"centre","link":"https:\/\/www.hkbh.org.hk\/EKMC\/en\/centre\/pet-scan-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"PET Scan Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div class='general_content_block'><div class='general_content_block_hd'><div class='general_content_block_hd_tit'><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Introduction<\/div><\/div><div class='general_content_block_con'><div class='general_content_block_con_color' style='background-color:#f5fcfc !important;'><div class='general_content_block_scv'><p>PET\/CT (Positron Emission Tomography\/Computed Tomography) is an advanced non-invasive dual-modality imaging technique that combines:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Positron Emission Tomography (PET)<\/strong>: Detects cellular metabolic changes (e.g. glucose metabolism) to identify disease processes before structural changes occur.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Computed Tomography (CT)<\/strong>: Provides precise anatomical localization and assesses structural abnormalities associated with metabolic changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This hybrid imaging system allows for simultaneous evaluation of metabolic and structural changes, facilitating early and accurate diagnosis of a wide range of diseases.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Our center is equipped with a state-of-the-art digital PET scanner \u2013 GE Discovery MI Gen 2, dedicated to delivering comprehensive and high-quality PET imaging services to our patients. Compared to previous analog PET scanners, this next-generation digital PET scanner significantly improves detection sensitivity, allowing for up to a 50% reduction in radiation exposure for patients. Additionally, the digital detectors substantially enhance image resolution, enabling more precise detection of small and early abnormalities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='general_content_block'><div class='general_content_block_hd'><div class='general_content_block_hd_tit'><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Our Services<\/div><\/div><div class='general_content_block_con'><div class='general_content_block_con_color' style='background-color:#f5fcfc !important;'><div class='general_content_block_scv'><p>Common Clinical Indications of PET\/CT\uff1a<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oncology<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; Identification of primary cancer site<br \/>\n&#8211; Differentiation between benign and malignant tumour<br \/>\n&#8211; Staging of cancer<br \/>\n&#8211; Evaluation of treatment response<br \/>\n&#8211; Surveillance for cancer recurrence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cardiology<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; Evaluation of myocardial viability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Neurology<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; Evaluation of dementia (e.g. Alzheimer\u2019s disease) and Parkinsonism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inflammation and infection<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; Localization of source for pyrexia or sepsis of unknown origin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='general_content_block'><div class='general_content_block_hd'><div class='general_content_block_hd_tit'><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Doctors<\/div><\/div><div class='general_content_block_con'><div class='general_content_block_con_color' style='background-color:'><div class='bh_member_list_wrp'><div class='bh_member_list'><div class='inner_wrapper'><div class='team_item afclr'><a href='https:\/\/www.hkbh.org.hk\/EKMC\/en\/team\/dr-kwok-sing-hon-julio\/'><div class='team_thumb_bg1'><div class='team_thumb_bg2'><div class='team_thumb_cir' style='background-image:url(\"https:\/\/www.hkbh.org.hk\/EKMC\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dr-KWOK-Sing-Hon.png\")'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='team_item_info'><div class='team_item_info_row tt_title'>Dr. KWOK Sing Hon Julio<\/div><div class='team_item_info_row tt_job_title'>Specialist in Nuclear Medicine<br \/>\r\nClinical Assistant Professor (Honorary), Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, CUHK<\/div><div class='center_info_row tt_more'>Read More <i class='fa-solid fa-angle-right fa-cur-cirr'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='general_content_block'><div class='general_content_block_hd'><div class='general_content_block_hd_tit'><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Health Education<\/div><\/div><div class='general_content_block_con'><div class='general_content_block_con_color' style='background-color:'><div class='bh_member_list'><div class='inner_wrapper'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='general_content_block'><div class='general_content_block_hd'><div class='general_content_block_hd_tit'><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Service Hours and Contact<\/div><\/div><div class='general_content_block_con'><div class='general_content_block_wcon'><h2>Service Hours<\/h2><div class='general_content_block_table'><table class='cont_timetable tablepress'><tbody class='row-hover'><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><div class='general_content_block_wcon'><h2>Contact<\/h2><div class='general_content_block_table'><table class='cont_timetable tablepress'><tbody class='row-hover'><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='general_content_block'><div class='general_content_block_hd'><div class='general_content_block_hd_tit'><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-right\"><\/i> Fee &amp; 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