Liver Metastasis Diagnosis: PET CT, CT Scan, MRI and More! | Dr Praveen Kammar, Cancer Surgeon

Hi, I Am Dr Praveen Kammar, Cancer Surgeon specializing in Digestive System and Gynecological Cancers & In Today's Video We'll Talk About How Liver Metastasis Is Diagnosed. _______________________ 📌For any queries, contact us at the given number or visit our website! Contact - 9372330151 Whatsapp Us: https://wa.me/919372392003 Website:- https://drpraveenkammar.com/ CLINIC LOCATIONS : (A) Borivali Health Care, Lancelot Apartments, A wing, 4th floor, 401, Swami Vivekananda Rd, Shastri Nagar, Sumer Nagar, Borivali West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400092 (B) SSO Hospital, ABOVE Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital, New Link Road, 2 floors, Opp. D.N. Nagar Metro Station gate no 3, Next to Audi Showroom, New Link Rd, opp. Star Bazaar Extension, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053 _______________________ The Video Flow: 0:00 How Liver Metastasis Is Diagnosed 0:37 Introduction to Liver Metastasis Diagnosis 0:53 PET CT and CT Scan for Diagnosis 1:20 Why Symptoms May Not Detect Liver Metastasis 2:02 Tumor Markers and Disease Burden 2:51 Role of Ultrasound 4:10 MRI for Liver Metastasis 4:36 FAPI PET Scan 5:00 When Is Biopsy Needed? 5:22 Summary and Upcoming Liver Metastasis Topics _______________________ Liver Metastasis Diagnosis: PET CT, CT Scan, MRI and More! | Dr Praveen Kammar, Cancer Surgeon How Is Liver Metastasis Diagnosed? Most liver metastases are identified through imaging such as PET CT, CT scan, or MRI. The video explains why imaging is important and why symptoms alone may not identify liver metastasis at an early stage. Can Liver Metastasis Be Diagnosed By Symptoms? Liver metastasis may not produce symptoms in the early stages because the liver has a significant functional reserve. As a result, diagnosis based only on symptoms can be difficult, and the disease may already be advanced when symptoms appear. What Role Do Tumor Markers Play In Liver Metastasis? The primary tumor, tumor markers, and overall disease burden can create a suspicion of liver metastasis. However, suspicion needs to be confirmed through appropriate imaging such as a PET scan, CT scan, or MRI. Is Ultrasound Accurate For Liver Metastasis? Ultrasound can identify a possible liver metastasis and may be used for basic evaluation. However, the video explains why more detailed imaging is needed for assessing other areas of the body, measuring metastases, and planning surgery. Is MRI Better For Detecting Liver Metastasis? MRI is described as highly sensitive for detecting small liver metastases, especially in situations such as fatty liver, cirrhosis, or after chemotherapy. MRI may therefore be relied on more when planning liver metastasis surgery. What Is FAPI PET Scan Used For? The video also discusses FAPI PET as an advanced type of PET scan. In selected cases, particularly when assessing disease after chemotherapy, it may be used instead of a routine FDG PET scan. Is Biopsy Needed For Liver Metastasis? Not every patient with liver metastasis needs a biopsy. According to the video, biopsy is used only in selected cases where there is uncertainty about the diagnosis. This video is part of a liver metastasis series covering diagnosis, treatment options, surgical options, and other technical details. _______________________ Related Videos: 1. Avoid These Common Mistakes During Chemotherapy | Chemo के दौरान यह गलतियां मत करना! | Dr Kammar    • Avoid These Common Mistakes During Chemoth...   2. Chemo के दौरान सब से बड़ी Diet Mistakes! | Avoid These Foods During Chemotherapy! | Dr Praveen Kammar    • Chemo के दौरान सब से बड़ी Diet Mistakes! | ...   3. Top Tips to Survive Chemotherapy Stress-Free! | CHEMO HACKS (In Hindi) | Dr Praveen Kammar, Mumbai    • Top Tips to Survive Chemotherapy Stress-Fr...   _______________________ About Dr. Praveen Kammar Dr Praveen Kammar is a surgical oncologist practising in the city of Mumbai. He completed his MCh course in surgical oncology from the reputed Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, one of the premier cancer care centres in the country. He also holds a fellowship in Colorectal surgery from Yopnsei cancer centre, Seoul, South Korea. Dr Praveen’s main area of focus is colorectal and GI oncology, Gynecological cancers, minimal access surgeries for abdominal and thoracic malignancies, transanal surgeries, and sphincter-saving surgeries for rectal cancer, cytoreductive surgeries, and HIPEC for advanced abdominal cancers. #LiverMetastasis #LiverCancer #CancerDiagnosis #CancerAwareness #Cancer #DrPraveenKammar #CancerSurgeon #Mumbai