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Physiologic radiotracer uptake refers to the normal uptake of a radiotracer by organs or tissues in the body that is expected due to their physiological functions. This can include uptake by organs like the heart, liver, kidneys, and brain. Understanding physiologic radiotracer uptake is important in interpreting nuclear medicine imaging studies and distinguishing normal uptake from abnormal findings.
The thyroid scan and a radioactive iodine uptake test (RAIU), also known as a thyroid uptake, are types of nuclear medicine imaging.
Physiological increased uptake in a bone scan refers to the normal uptake of the radioactive tracer by certain structures in the body, such as the bones, liver, and spleen. This uptake is considered to be within the expected range and does not necessarily indicate any abnormality or disease. It is important for the interpreting physician to distinguish between physiological uptake and abnormal uptake associated with a pathology.
Uptake is a higher than baseline accumulation of radiopharmaceuticals in an nuclear medicine examination. The right acromioclavicular is the joint between the acromion of the scapula, and the lateral margin of the clavicle.
Mildly increased periarticular uptake refers to an increase in radiotracer uptake around the joint on a nuclear medicine scan. This could indicate inflammation or injury in the soft tissues surrounding the joint, such as tendons or ligaments. Further evaluation may be needed to determine the cause of the increased uptake.
Inhomogeneous uptake in the osseous structure refers to uneven distribution of a radioactive tracer in the bones during a nuclear medicine bone scan. This may indicate areas of abnormal bone metabolism, such as fractures, infections, tumors, or bone remodeling. Further evaluation is typically needed to determine the underlying cause of the inhomogeneous uptake.
There is metabolic activity in the bone at levels expected through normal (physiologic) processes.
Homogeneous hepatic activity refers to an even distribution of radiotracer uptake in the liver on a nuclear medicine scan. This finding suggests that the liver tissue is functioning uniformly without any areas of abnormal activity. It is a normal finding and usually indicates healthy liver function.
no thyroid uptake is a painless procedure
This happened to me, maybe you should ask your Dr. about a hypothyroid scan..good luck
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The homeostatic response to hyperglycemia involves the pancreas releasing insulin to decrease blood glucose levels. Insulin promotes the uptake of glucose by cells for energy production or storage. Additionally, the liver may also increase its uptake of glucose to reduce blood sugar levels back to normal.