RadionuclideComputerized TomographyScintigraphyTechnetiumUltrasonographyPositron emission tSPECTOrgansMetastasesPerfusion scanIsotopeGalliumRadiotherapyRadiologyRadioactive substancesThyroid ScanIodineInvolvesImagingAmount of radiationDiagnosisUrinateBiopsyDosageImagesBone painInfectionRadiation exposureDiagnosticMeasurementPatientTestPatientsCancer
Radionuclide4
- Since it is impossible to determine the etiology of CH by biochemical tests per se, imaging modalities of thyroid gland are used to evaluate the morphology and function of this gland and among them radionuclide scanning is currently the gold standard. (ac.ir)
- A radionuclide cystogram is a special imaging nuclear scan test. (mountsinai.org)
- In radioisotope scanning (also called radionuclide scanning), a radioisotope is introduced into the body, usually by means of intravenous injection. (britannica.com)
- A radionuclide ( radioactive nuclide , radioisotope or radioactive isotope ) is a nuclide that has excess nuclear energy, making it unstable. (wikipedia.org)
Computerized Tomography1
- SPECT (single-photon emission computerized tomography) scans rely on radioisotopes that are injected into the bloodstream of patients. (nvidia.com)
Scintigraphy2
- Considering the limitations of time and accessibility of radioisotope scanning and benefits and faults of ultrasonography in determination of etiology of CH, the aim of this study was to determine the usefulness of sonography as compared to the gold standard imaging method of scintigraphy, in the diagnosis of etiology of primary congenital hypothyroidism in the screening program of Isfahan. (ac.ir)
- Bone scintigraphy (commonly referred to as bone scanning) involves intravenous administration of the radiopharmaceutical 99m Tc-MDP, which then localizes in bone. (cadth.ca)
Technetium4
- Excludes: scanning procedures requiring the ingestion of radioisotopes (gallium, technetium (Tc99m), and so forth). (cancer.gov)
- Brain scan, CT scan of brain, technetium (Tc99m) brain scan, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) of the brain. (cancer.gov)
- Radioisotope producer Nordion International has settled a disputewith a Canadian government agency that had stalled the constructionof nuclear reactors dedicated to producing molybdenum-99, theraw material for technetium. (diagnosticimaging.com)
- Nordionhas said that it will probably have to raise the price of molybdenumto pay for the project, an eventuality that most in the nuclearmedicine community have accepted in exchange for a stable supplyof technetium (SCAN 1/17/96). (diagnosticimaging.com)
Ultrasonography2
- Although calculated sensitivity and specificity of this method was not equal to those of thyroid radioisotope scanning but had an acceptable range, thyroid ultrasonography is a relatively appropriate imaging tool for diagnosing thyroid dysgenesia. (ac.ir)
- Hence ultrasonography can be used as the first imaging tool for diagnosing CH, especially when the family prefers not to have the infant scanned. (ac.ir)
Positron emission t2
- A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is a type of imaging test. (adam.com)
- Then a positron emission tomography (PET) scan of the emitted gamma rays provides detailed three-dimensional images of the cancer. (symmetrymagazine.org)
SPECT2
- Wirth's work with GPUs on Monte Carlo methods have added to the capabilities of Budapest-based Mediso's software used in its cameras for SPECT scans. (nvidia.com)
- Other methods of measuring ejection fraction include cardiac MRI , fast scan cardiac computed axial tomography (CT) imaging, ventriculography, Gated SPECT, and the MUGA scan . (wikidoc.org)
Organs5
- Computer assisted scanning of brain, pelvis, liver, spleen, adrenal glands, or other organs and areas not included elsewhere for evidence of distant metastases. (cancer.gov)
- If there is no specific reference to visible abnormality of the organs assessed as part of the scan. (cancer.gov)
- The following organs would be visualized during an abdominal scan: colon, small bowel, internal genital organs, retroperitoneum, urinary tract, and skeletal structure of the lower trunk. (cancer.gov)
- A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs. (beaumont.org)
- The machine uses radio waves and magnets to scan internal organs and tissues. (beaumont.org)
Metastases1
- Of these 121 patients, 46 of 46 with positive scan, X-ray and pain were diagnosed to have bone metastases as compared to 27 of 30 patients with a positive scan with pain but negative X-ray film. (karger.com)
Perfusion scan1
- Lung scan, CT chest, perfusion scan of lung, and ventilation scan of lung, lung tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) scan of the lung, bronchography. (cancer.gov)
Isotope3
- Isotope brain scans are useful for identifying meningiomas, glioblastomas, and large metastatic deposits. (cancer.gov)
- 1. Radio isotope Thyroid scan. (recruitmentzones.in)
- These in vivo measurement techniques are commonly used to measure body burdens of iodine radioisotopes, but cannot be used to assess the stable isotope of iodine. (cdc.gov)
Gallium1
- decreased uptake, decreased activity, abnormal concentration (gallium scan). (cancer.gov)
Radiotherapy1
- Some radiotherapy treatments implant metallic radioisotope seeds with relatively long half-lives directly into a tumor, where the emitted gamma rays destroy the cancer cells. (symmetrymagazine.org)
Radiology1
- Images (Radiology/Radioisotope Scans/Fluoroscopy Images, etc. (ispae-jped.com)
Radioactive substances1
- Nuclear scans use radioactive substances to see structures and functions inside your body. (medlineplus.gov)
Thyroid Scan7
- A thyroid scan can be used to identify abnormalities found in a physical exam or laboratory test. (cacherbal.com)
- After thyroid scan, you must ask physician for instructions on how to taking thyroid medication. (cacherbal.com)
- Back to normal diet and activities immediately after any thyroid scan. (cacherbal.com)
- Allergic reactions of the thyroid scan are extremely rare. (cacherbal.com)
- For any thyroid scan, you may be asked to avoid certain foods that contain iodine for about a week before your procedure. (cacherbal.com)
- A normal thyroid scan indicateno abnormalities in the shape, size and location of the thyroid gland. (cacherbal.com)
- An abnormal thyroid scan may show a thyroid gland enlarged orbuldging out of position, indicating a possible tumor. (cacherbal.com)
Iodine2
- The purpose of this chapter is to describe the analytical methods that are available for detecting, measuring, and/or monitoring iodine and its radioisotopes, their metabolites, and other biomarkers of exposure and effect to iodine and its radioisotopes. (cdc.gov)
- In vivo measurement techniques are the most direct and widely used approach for assessing the burden of iodine radioisotopes within the body. (cdc.gov)
Involves3
- A MUGA scan involves the injection of a radioisotope into the blood and detecting its flow through the left ventricle. (wikidoc.org)
- This test involves eating a bland meal, such as eggs or egg substitute, that contains a small amount of a radioactive substance, called radioisotope, that shows up on scans. (healthyplace.com)
- One version of the CT scan, known as "virtual colonoscopy," involves the use of computed tomography and can produce a three dimensional view of the colon. (beaumont.org)
Imaging9
- Coronal, T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan in a patient with moderate Alzheimer disease. (medscape.com)
- Axial, T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan reveals atrophic changes within bilateral temporal lobes with prominence of the sylvian fissures. (medscape.com)
- Numerous studies are under way to identify specific imaging markers for different types of dementia, including cerebral volumetric measurements, diffusion imaging, spectroscopy, very-high-field MRI scans of senile plaques, and PET scan markers of senile plaques. (medscape.com)
- 8 Other imaging protocols may also be used for the triple-phase bone scan, and may include delayed images taken 24 hours after injection. (cadth.ca)
- Radioisotopes administered in medical imaging are low-level carcinogens for patients, expensive for imaging facilities to obtain and require special handling. (nvidia.com)
- Mediso used its neural network solutions running on GPUs to help to minimize that imaging "noise" while reducing the radioisotope dose administered to patients by one-eighth. (nvidia.com)
- The Research Department for Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics together with Radiopharmaceutical Production Department, Radiopharmaceutical Quality Control Department and Radioisotope Imaging/PET Department are comprised in the Nuclear Medicine Research Unit. (almazovcentre.ru)
- Computer assisted scanning includes CT, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). (cancer.gov)
- CT, tomography, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) scan. (cancer.gov)
Amount of radiation1
- There is a small amount of radiation exposure with any nuclear scan (it comes from the radioisotope, not the scanner). (mountsinai.org)
Diagnosis1
- Nowadays in the United States, Western Europe, Japan or Australia an individual with a preliminary diagnosis of a malignancy would wind up having an 18 F scan. (symmetrymagazine.org)
Urinate3
- You may be asked to urinate into a urinal, bedpan, or towels while being scanned. (mountsinai.org)
- After the scan, you may feel slight discomfort for 1 or 2 days when you urinate. (mountsinai.org)
- Drink more water and urinate after the scan. (cacherbal.com)
Biopsy1
- In our experience, it is of no value (unlike in malignant lymphoma and oat cell carcinoma of lung) to obtain a bone marrow biopsy for the detection of bone marrow micrometastases in asymptomatic cancer patients with negative skeletal radioisotope scan and negative bone X-ray films. (karger.com)
Dosage1
- The dosage of radiation from the radioisotope is very small and not harmful, but allows the radiologist to see the food in the stomach and how quickly it leaves the stomach, while the patient lies under a machine. (beaumont.org)
Images3
- 7 In the triple-phase bone scan, sequences of images are performed immediately following injection of the radiopharmaceutical to assess blood flow and blood pooling, 15 minutes following injection, and four hours following injection. (cadth.ca)
- Besides improving the image quality of scans, the main issue for nuclear medicine is the need to lower the dose of injected radioactive isotopes without impairing the diagnostic value of the acquired images. (nvidia.com)
- Mediso trained its U-Net convolutional neural network architecture on 1,000 images of bone scans. (nvidia.com)
Bone pain1
- Results were correlated with those of skeletal radioisotope scans, X-ray films and the complaint of bone pain, alone or combined. (karger.com)
Infection2
- A 99m Tc-SC scan can be used in conjunction with white blood cells (WBCs) labelled with a radiopharmaceutical such as 99m Tc hexamethylpropyleneamine oxime ( 99m Tc-HMPAO) or Indium-111 ( 111 In) to diagnose infection as the underlying cause of pain in a prosthetic joint. (cadth.ca)
- Radioactive SnF is used as a marker for bone infection radioisotope imagery, proving the affinity of this molecule to the site of the infection. (ra-infection-connection.com)
Radiation exposure1
- Even though the radiation exposure is minimal and short term, thyroid scans are not advised for pregnant or breastfeeding women. (cacherbal.com)
Diagnostic1
- Developing and implementing the modern radioisotope techniques, new radiopharmaceuticals and software applications for the processing of diagnostic and research data. (almazovcentre.ru)
Measurement1
- The in vivo measurement of these radioisotopes within the body is performed with various radiation detectors and associated electronic devices that are collectively known as in vivo thyroid monitors or whole body counters, depending on the body site of interest. (cdc.gov)
Patient2
- A radioisotope is injected into a patient's arm, and the patient is subsequently scanned. (aapsm.org)
- During this test, the patient eats food containing a radioisotope, which is a slightly radioactive substance that will show up on a scan. (beaumont.org)
Test3
- During this test, you will eat food containing a mildly radioactive substance, or radioisotope, that will show up on a scan. (childrensnational.org)
- 2 - Bone Scan = A bone scan is NOT as common a test. (aapsm.org)
- 4 - CT Scan = A CT Scan or CAT Scan or computed tomography is a test that is probably not ordered as much as it was 10 - 15 years ago. (aapsm.org)
Patients1
- Today, tens of millions of patients each year are diagnosed and treated with accelerator-based radioisotopes. (symmetrymagazine.org)
Cancer1
- If there is absolutely no cancer, the glucose radioisotope is unseen up on the scan. (gradspot.com)