Abstract This chapter includes the anatomy, physiology, radiopharmaceuticals, and techniques to image the respiratory system in nuclear medicine practice. There is extensive discussion of the criteria for interpreting ventilation and…
Abstract This chapter includes the physiology, radiopharmaceuticals, and techniques used for nuclear medicine imaging of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and adrenal glands. Indications for the examinations are presented, as well…
Abstract This chapter covers CNS applications of nuclear medicine. The various radiopharmaceuticals used for perfusion, metabolism, and receptor imaging are discussed, as well as issues about the imaging procedures and…
Abstract This chapter includes nuclear medicine instrumentation and quality control. The underlying principles, as well as the specifics of survey meters, well counters, single crystal probes, gamma cameras, SPECT/CT and…
Abstract This chapter discusses the legal requirements for operation of a nuclear medicine department. Also included are aspects related to required training, surveys, instrument calibration, waste disposal, and receipt and…
Abstract This chapter is focused on non-PET neoplasm imaging and radionuclide therapy. Gallium-67, thallium-201 chloride, technetium-99m sestamibi, pentetreotide, and antibody imaging are included. There is a discussion of breast-specific gamma…
Abstract This chapter includes thyroid anatomy, physiology, and radiopharmaceuticals used for nuclear medicine imaging. There are normal images, as well as many images and text for common thyroid conditions. The…
Abstract This chapter contains the fundamentals of nuclear physics related to radionuclides, methods of production, and discussion of the types of radiopharmaceuticals, as well as mechanisms of localization. Also included…
Renal Transplantation The incidence of end-stage renal disease is rising, and renal transplantation is the most desirable treatment for many of these patients, as it permits homeostasis and a quality…
Renal Tumors INTRODUCTION While there are many types of solid renal tumors; the most common solid renal masses are renal cell carcinomas (RCCs), angiomyolipomas (AMLs), and oncocytomas. Unfortunately, with the…
