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Thyroid Nuclear Medicine Scan who can be with someone who has take the pill?
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∙ 12y ago
As the partner of a Thyroid Cancer Survivor?? that question came up just last week when we were told cancer was not fully gone. Today he received the dose in pill form. Anyone can be around the person who took the pill. It doesn't give off any more radiation exposure than a routine x-ray or scan at airport. Wouldn't matter to me as I would rather be exposed to the small levels and be by his side through this then be afraid of the exposure and let him deal with the cancer alone. I would even take on high radiation like they did to him after the first surgery and radiation any day and have him here with me. Which may have to happen again. No physical contact for seven days with anything or anyone. Prefer the pill any day. No worries you are safe.
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What is the medical term for nuclear medicine test that measures thyroid function is?
The thyroid scan and a radioactive iodine uptake test (RAIU), also known as a thyroid uptake, are types of nuclear medicine imaging.
What other names are there for a thyroid nuclear medicine scan?
may also be referred to as a thyroid scintiscan. The name of the radioactive substance used may be incorporated and the study called a technetium thyroid scan or an iodine thyroid scan.
How long will you be radioactive after a nuclear medicine thyroid scan?
This should last at least 24hours
Where do they do thyroid nuclear medicine scan?
This test is performed in a radiology facility, either in an outpatient x ray center or a hospital department.
Which ones is not a nuclear medicine scan?
Gallium scan
What procedures are used in diagnosing thyroid disorders?
Sonograms and computed tomography scans (CT scans ) help to determine the size of the thyroid gland and location of abnormalities. A nuclear medicine scan may be used to assess thyroid function
Is a gallium a nuclear medicine scan?
No
What is the purpose of akidney nuclear medicine scan?
the kidney nuclear medicine scan is unique in that it reveals how the kidneys are functioning. This is valuable information in helping a doctor make a diagnosis.
How do they administer the dye in a thyroid nuclear medicine scan?
Most often, the patient is given the radioactive substance in the form of a tasteless liquid or capsule. It may be injected into a vein (intravenously) in some instances.
What is thyroid nuclear scan?
A thyroid nuclear medicine scan is a diagnostic procedure to evaluate the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck and controls the body's metabolism. A radioactive substance that concentrates in the thyroid is taken orally or injected into a vein (intravenously), or both. A special camera is used to take an image of the distribution of the radioactive substance in and around the thyroid gland. This is interpreted to evaluate thyroid function and to diagnose abnormalities. i hope that this answer helped you..!
What is an adrenal gland scan?
a nuclear medicine evaluation of the medulla (inner tissue) of the adrenal gland.
When would someone need a thyroid ultrasound?
Most thyroid ultrasounds are performed to evaluate a small lump (nodule) in the thyroid found during a physical examination or found by a radionuclide study (thyroid scan).
