Implementation of radionuclide scanning in medical science
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2013
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A radionuclide scan is a way of imaging bones, organs and other parts of the body by using a small dose of a radioactive chemical. There are different types of radionuclide chemicals. The one used depends on which organ or part of the body is to be scanned. Gamma rays are similar to X-rays and are detected by a device called a gamma camera. The gamma rays which are emitted from inside the body are detected by the gamma camera, are converted into an electrical signal, and sent to a computer. A radionuclide scan is used for bone scan, tumor scan, cancer scan, kidney scan, lung perfusion scan, 'myocardial perfusion scan and thyroid scan etc. To detect the gamma photons usually a large crystal of sodium iodide is used in gamma camera. Different radionuclides used with their specific applications are summarized.
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Nasir, M., & Mohy-ud-Din, A. (2013). Implementation of radionuclide scanning in medical science. Paper presented at the International Bhurban Conference for Applied Sciences and Technology,.