General Nuclear Medicine:
Types of Scans
 Bone
Scan
For patients with known cancer, bone scans are used to look for
cancer that has spread to the bones. The test is also helpful
to look for a cause of bone pain, such as infection in the bone,
fracture or arthritis.
- Thyroid Scan
The thyroid scan evaluates the function of the thyroid gland in
addition to evaluating its size and shape. It is also able to
outline any nodules in the thyroid.
- Hida Scan
Hida scans determine the function of the hepatobiliary ducts
and the gallbladder.
- White Blood Cell Imaging
This exam is used to localize sites of infection or inflammation.
It is also used to localize an unknown source of sepsis.
- Renal Scan
A renal scan is used to test how well the kidneys are functioning.
It can be used to look for kidney tumors, cysts, obstructions
and other problems.
- Gastric Emptying Scan
This exam is used to evaluate the gastric emptying time for solid
and liquid foods.
- Lung Scan
The lung scan is used mainly to establish the presence of blood
clots in the lungs.
- Lymphoscintigraphy
Used to accurately define the draining lymph node groups and identify
the sentinel lymph node. Performed in preparation of sentinel
node biopsy.
For more information about general
nuclear medicine at The Miriam Hospital, call 401-793-4450 or
e-mail MLCampbe@Lifespan.org. Back
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