The size of a tumor can be misjudged on a conventional x-ray due to magnification...

The size of a tumor can be misjudged on an x-ray due to magnification caused by the distance between the x-ray tube, patient, and receptor. This magnification can make the tumor appear larger or smaller than its actual size, which can lead to inaccurate treatment decisions. By using an Akucal to scale the x-ray before and after treatment, the actual size of the tumor can be accurately determined, allowing for more precise treatment planning and monitoring of the tumor's response to treatment. This can lead to better patient outcomes and avoid unnecessary repeat imaging and procedures.

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One day, a patient named Sarah had an x-ray that showed a small tumor in her leg. Her surgeon, Dr. Lee, recommended treatment and scheduled a follow-up x-ray to monitor the tumor's progress.

At the follow-up appointment, the x-ray revealed that the tumor had grown larger. Dr. Lee was concerned and recommended more aggressive treatment. But Sarah was surprised because she observed the lump may have gotten smaller, which made her question the accuracy of the x-ray.

After further investigation, it was discovered that the positioning of the x-ray machine during the follow-up was different than the previous x-ray, causing a magnification effect that made the tumor appear larger than it actually was.

Dr. Lee realized that he needed a more accurate way to measure the tumor's size and prevent this from happening in the future. He researched and discovered the Akucal x-ray scaling tool.

Using the Akucal, Dr. Lee was able to scale the x-ray images accurately and precisely before and after treatment of the tumor. This allowed him to monitor the tumor's size more accurately and adjust the treatment accordingly. As a result, Sarah's tumor was treated successfully, and she didn't need any further invasive procedures.

Thanks to the Akucal x-ray scaling tool, Dr. Lee was able to ensure that the size of the tumor was correctly measured and monitored, which led to more accurate treatment decisions and ultimately saved Sarah from unnecessary procedures and stress.