Imaging
The two methods offered here work in very different ways. This page explains what each one measures, what it cannot tell you and how both differ from MRI.
Cross-sectional X-ray imaging
Computed tomography combines X-ray measurements taken from many angles into cross-sectional images of internal structures. A scan covers a specific body region and uses a protocol chosen for the question being asked.
CT involves ionizing radiation, so the body region and protocol should match a clinical need.
Skin-surface temperature
Digital infrared thermal imaging records relative temperature differences on the skin. A qualified professional considers those patterns together with your history, symptoms and other appropriate tests.
A temperature pattern alone cannot establish a diagnosis, and thermography does not replace mammography.
MRI is included for comparison only. It is not one of the services described on this website.
| Method | What it shows | How it works | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Cross-sectional images of internal structures | X-ray measurements from many angles, using ionizing radiation | Should answer a defined clinical question. A normal scan does not rule out every condition. |
| Thermography / DITI | Relative temperature patterns on the skin surface | An infrared camera records heat given off by the skin | Used alongside other clinical information. Does not diagnose a condition by itself or replace mammography. |
| MRI (for comparison) | Images of internal structures | Magnetic fields and radio waves | A different method. The CT and thermography services described here are not MRI examinations. |
“Full body” describes an area, not a method. If an option is described as full body, ask which method it uses and exactly which areas it includes.
The right method depends on the question your clinician is trying to answer, your history and any earlier tests. When you call, have that recommendation ready and ask what the examination involves and whether the requested study is available here.
Call with the examination your clinician mentioned.
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