Internal body cavities images help the doctor determine whether the tumor. Such images can be obtained in several ways. Radiographic study - the most common way to see internal organs. Often, doctors use special colors - contrast media through which individual organs more visible kicked photographic or X-ray band. Colors patient has to drink or they are injected.
Specific areas of radiology, computed tomography, uses X-rays to a source connected to the computer, which helps to see the many detailed images.
In a study of radio-patient needs to take him or injected radioactive material. A special machine measures the distribution of radioactive substances in the internal organs and prints the image onto paper. According to the level of radioactivity in the organs, your doctor may identify abnormal areas.
Sonography (ultrasonography, ultrasound examination) - other proceeding, which helps to see internal organs. High-frequency sound waves (a person can not hear them) is transmitted through the body and back. Their echo creates an image that the doctor sees on a computer screen or printed on paper.
Magnetic resonance imaging - a powerful magnet linked to a computer makes it possible to obtain detailed images of various body cavities.
Endoscopy - helps the doctor to look at a particular organ through a thin fiber, called an endoscope. Physical examination, your doctor may take a sample of tissue for testing.
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