Genitourinary System and Adrenal Glands

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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…

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Central Nervous System

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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…

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Instrumentation and Quality Control

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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…

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Authorized User and Radioisotope Safety Issues

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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…

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Non-PET Neoplasm Imaging and Radionuclide Therapy

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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…

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Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Salivary Glands

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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…

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