10.1055/b-0039-167565 Part 1 Neuro Case 1Joseph S. Fotos Fig. 1.1 Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow study with indium-111 (In-111) diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA). Dynamic imaging (a) demonstrates activity localization within the…
The following case sets have been designed to assess your overall knowledge in nuclear imaging. Each set contains 10 cases, and almost all sets have an example of central nervous…
Abstract This chapter covers the radionuclides, techniques, and indications for musculoskeletal nuclear medicine imaging. Also included are examples of normal and abnormal images for commonly encountered clinical issues such as…
Abstract This chapter describes the various radiopharmaceuticals, equipment, and protocols used for imaging the heart, as well as relevant anatomy and physiology. Both SPECT and PET imaging are included. Images…
Spills of Radioactive Materials Accidental spillage of radioactive material is rare; however, spills may occur in the laboratory, in public areas such as facility hallways, in elevators, or in any…
Pregnancy Many clinicians are concerned about ordering radionuclide scans for a pregnant patient. The question most frequently arises in connection with lung and hepatobiliary scans. In general, if the scan…
This appendix is provided as a guide to the technical aspects of various imaging procedures. Some of the less common procedures have not been included, and the procedures described herein…
Answers to Unknown Case Sets Case 1.1 1.1a. What is the most likely diagnosis? Unobstructed patulous collecting system of the right kidney with prompt washout of activity from the collecting…
Evaluation of patients and considerations prior to iodine-131 ( 131 I) are presented in Chapter 4 , and release instructions for iodine-131 therapy patients are also presented in Chapter 13…
Many authors have concluded that the release of patients treated with therapeutic amounts of radiopharmaceuticals is not likely to expose any member of the public, including external and internal dose…
