Detecting a Prostate Problem

Prostate problems are often noticed though urination, such as an itching or burning sensation when urinating, a dull pressure in the lower abdomen, blood in the urine, or erectile dysfunction.

Imaging plays a key role in the early detection and diagnosis of the diseases. With the most modern methods of magnetic resonance imaging, the prostate, urinary bladder and kidneys can be examined in detail in order to determine the causes of complaints.

PSMA PET-CT

A PSMA PET-CT can show the focus of prostate cancer. This examination has proven particularly useful when the PSA level rises again after the operation for prostate cancer. In this situation, the PSMA PET-CT can detect the smallest tumor foci at an early stage and show where they are. This information enables the attending physician: the attending physician to determine the optimal therapy strategy.

Important Information

  • Which tracers are available

    F‑ 18 PSMA :With this tracer, tumor foci in the prostate can be detected and displayed at an early stage. In addition, malignant settlements can be found, for example, in lymph nodes or bones.

  • What you need for a PET-CT of the prostate

    The examination costs will not be reimbursed.

    Please bring findings and pictures from preliminary examinations with you.

    Depending on the medical question, an individual tracer (Ga-PSMA or F- PSMA ) will be produced for your examination .

    If you cannot keep the appointment, we ask you to inform us of this no later than the day before by 12 noon, otherwise we will have to charge a cancellation fee.

  • Important to know

    Please bring findings and pictures from preliminary examinations with you.

    On the day of the examination, contact with pregnant women or young children should be avoided.

    Drink plenty of fluids after the examination to speed up the elimination of the tracer through the bladder.

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