Brain Perfusion Scintigraphy

By |2021-07-30T13:33:25+03:00May 26th, 2014|Central nervous system|

Brain Perfusion Scintigraphy is a functional nuclear imaging technique performed to evaluate regional cerebral perfusion. The cerebral blood flow is closely linked to neuronal activity, the activity distribution is presumed to reflect neuronal activity levels in different areas of the brain. A lipophilic, PH-neutral radiopharmaceutical (most commonly99m Tc-hexamethylpropyleneamine oxime [HMPAO] and99m Tc-ethylene cysteine

Lymphoscintigraphy for Extremity Edema

By |2021-07-30T13:32:56+03:00May 23rd, 2014|Lymphoscintigraphy|

This Nuclear Medicine scan is the optimal way to image the lymphatic system of the body. The lymphatics are a complex network of small vessels, similar in many ways to blood vessels, only instead of being transporting conduits for blood they transport a clear fluid called lymph. Lymph nodes are found at various

MIBG Scintigraphy

By |2021-07-30T13:32:30+03:00May 16th, 2014|Tumour and Endocrine Glands|

I131/I123 Metaiodobenzylguanidine (mIBG) Scintigraphy help locate and diagnose certain types of tumors in the body. MIBG is a substance that gathers in some tumors, particularly neuroblastoma tumors. When MIBG is combined with radioactive iodine (tracer), it provides a way to identify primary and metastatic (spread) disease. MIBG scans are helpful for locating both

Somatostatin Receptor Scintigraphy

By |2021-07-30T13:31:24+03:00May 16th, 2014|Tumour and Endocrine Glands|

Somatostatin receptor scintigraphy is used to locate many neuroendocrine tumors. The used radiotracers can help in staging, restaging and treatment planning of these tumors. ❰❰ PATIENTS INSTRUCTIONS This procedure requires injection of a radioactive material. If there is a possibility that you are pregnant, please inform the Nuclear

Parathyroid Scintigraphy

By |2021-07-30T13:31:00+03:00May 16th, 2014|Tumour and Endocrine Glands|

Parathyroid Scintigraphy is performed to localize parathyroid adenoma. Adequate localization of parathyroid adenoma allows the surgeon to use a minimally invasive surgical approach. ❰❰ PATIENTS INSTRUCTIONS  This procedure requires injection of a radioactive material.  If there is a possibility that you are pregnant, please inform the

MUGA Scan

By |2021-07-30T13:29:04+03:00May 12th, 2014|Cardiovascular system|

A multiple-gated acquisition (MUGA) scan or Radionuclide angiography is used to accurately determine cardiac function. In oncology its allow for surveillance of cardiac function in patients receiving potentially cardiotoxic anti-cancer treatment. In cardiology it is mostly used for diagnosis and prognosis of patients with heart failure and other heart diseases.

Hepatobiliary (HIDA) Cholesintigraphy

By |2021-07-30T13:27:38+03:00May 12th, 2014|Hepatobiliary system|

This scan is also known as a HIDA scan. Its role is to demonstrate the flow of bile in the body. Bile produced by the liver is stored in the gall bladder and then released on demand through bile ducts into the bowel to aid digestion. This test follows the flow patterns of

Sentinel Node Localization

By |2021-07-30T13:26:41+03:00May 12th, 2014|Lymphoscintigraphy|

Sentinel node localization is a technique used locate the sentinel lymph nodes. Patients who have been diagnosed as having cancer, most commonly breast cancer and melanoma, may require surgery to remove the primary cancer and also some nearby lymph nodes. The initial spread of these types of cancer is often via the lymphatics.

Go to Top