Here are 19 examples of different types of nuclear scans and their uses:
1. PET scan for lung cancer: Evaluates masses and lymph nodes to determine the stage of the cancer.
2. SPECT scan for heart function: Detects blood flow defects to the heart muscle.
3. Gallium scan for lymphoma: Examines lymph nodes to assess the status of lymphoma.
4. Thyroid scan to detect thyroid nodules: Evaluation of thyroid masses and detection of malignant masses.
5. Bone scan to detect bone metastases: Examination of cancer spread to the bones.
6. Myocardial perfusion scan to assess blood supply to the heart muscle: Detection of coronary artery blockages.
7. PET scan to detect Alzheimer’s disease: Examination of metabolic changes in the brain.
8. SPECT scan for brain tumor evaluation: Determines the location and size of brain tumors.
9. Gallium scan for internal infections: Evaluates various infections in the body.
10. Thyroid scan for hyperthyroidism: Evaluates thyroid gland function.
11. Bone scan for bone infections: Evaluates bone infections and inflammation.
12. Myocardial perfusion scan for coronary artery disease: Assesses the health of the coronary arteries.
13. PET scan for liver function: Detects metabolic changes in the liver.
14. SPECT scan for brain infections: Evaluates brain infections and inflammation.
15. Gallium scan for prostate cancer: Examines prostate tumors.
16. Thyroid scan to evaluate hypothyroidism: To evaluate low thyroid function.
17. Bone scan to detect hidden fractures: To check for fractures and bone lesions.
18. Myocardial perfusion scan to evaluate heart function after a heart attack: To check for recovery of the heart muscle after a heart attack.
19. PET scan for head and neck tumor evaluation: Detection and evaluation of masses in the head and neck area