Oncologic imaging: practice question

A Radiology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Radiology · Oncologic imaging

Sample item

What does PET-CT combine?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Metabolic tracer uptake with anatomical CT localization

PET-CT combines functional radiotracer distribution with CT anatomy, improving localization of metabolically active tumour, inflammation, or infection.

Option by option

  • A. Radiography with fluoroscopy only

    Radiography alone lacks PET function.

  • B. MRI diffusion with angiography only

    MRI is a separate modality.

  • C. Ultrasound physics with CT only

    Ultrasound is not part of PET-CT.

  • D. Metabolic tracer uptake with anatomical CT localization (correct)

    Correct: fused functional and anatomical imaging is the advantage.

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What is the answer to this Radiology question?

The best answer is D, Metabolic tracer uptake with anatomical CT localization. PET-CT combines functional radiotracer distribution with CT anatomy, improving localization of metabolically active tumour, inflammation, or infection.

Why is "Radiography with fluoroscopy only" not the answer?

Radiography alone lacks PET function.

Why is "MRI diffusion with angiography only" not the answer?

MRI is a separate modality.

Why is "Ultrasound physics with CT only" not the answer?

Ultrasound is not part of PET-CT.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Oncologic imaging in Radiology. The correct option holds because: Correct: fused functional and anatomical imaging is the advantage.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Oncologic imaging?

Learn signs with the image, and the disease they point to. Then use the flashcards and the other Radiology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.