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What are staging procedures in diagnosis of lung cancer?
A chest x ray may be ordered to check for masses in the lungs. Special imaging techniques, such as computed tomography (CT) scans or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),
Why technetium for bone scans?
As opposed to what? Technetium is pretty much the radionuclide of choice for most nuc med scans, it's got a good energy (140 kEV), a low half life (6 hrs) and it's cheap and readily available.
What is nuclear medicine?
Nuclear Medicine is the term given to a study that uses radioactive compounds like radionuclide or radiopharmaceuticals to temporarily 'collect' images from parts of the body to be studied. Radionuclide is usually injected to specific parts of the body to illuminate it and capture images from a gamma camera. The two most common nuclear scans are of the heart and bone.
Why are bone scans ordered?
Bone scans are ordered to detect abnormalities in the bones such as fractures, infections, tumors, and bone density issues like osteoporosis. They are often performed to diagnose bone diseases, monitor treatment response, and evaluate the extent of cancer that has spread to the bones.
What tools can best measure bone density?
more likely to catch osteoporosis at an early stage are computed tomography scans (CT scans) and machines called densitometers, which are designed specifically to measure bone density
What other names are cardiac blood pool scans known by?
A cardiac blood pool scan is sometimes called equilibrium radionuclide angiocardiography or gated (synchronized) cardiac blood pool imaging.
What is the image produced by gamma camera after injection of radionuclide?
Radionuclide
Do you need a bone scan after having a contraceptive implant for 3 years?
Bone scans are not recommended as follow up to any birth control method.
Where can I find information on a bone scan?
To find out information about bone scans, consult the website webmd.com or the website mayoclinic.com. They both have a great description of the procedure.
Are there certain tests a doctor can do to see if you have bone disease?
Yes, they can perform blood tests, xrays, CAT Scans, MRI. Bone density test. They might also do a bone marrow test.
What is the quantity measurement of a single radionuclide?
A single radionuclide is typically measured in units such as becquerels (Bq) or curies (Ci), which indicate the rate of radioactive decay of that particular radionuclide.
Accuracy of bonescan diagnosing osteoarthritis?
3D bone scans are become very popular because of their accuracy in this field.
