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UNIVERSITY OF BUCHAREST
FACULTY OF PHYSICS Guest
2025-07-06 14:25 |
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Conference: Bucharest University Faculty of Physics 2025 Meeting
Section: Biophysics; Medical Physics
Title:
Scintigraphic Procedures applied in Nuclear Medicine
Authors:
Denisa Maria BĂLESCU (1,2), Marcela-Elisabeta BĂRBÎNȚĂ-PĂTRAȘCU (1), Roxana Mihaela TĂNASE (2)
Affiliation:
(1) University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics, Măgurele, Ilfov
(2) Gral Medical – Oncofort Caloian Hospital, Sector 3, Bucharest
E-mail
denisabalescu@yahoo.com
Keywords:
Scintigraphy, Radiopharmaceuticals, Nuclear Medicine
Abstract:
This work presents the main functional procedures carried out in the nuclear medicine laboratory, with a focus on bone, thyroid, and renal scintigraphy. Each investigation uses specific radiopharmaceuticals (such as 99mTc-HDP, 99mTc-pertechnetate, or 99mTc-DTPA) and standardized protocols to assess metabolic or functional activity. Bone scintigraphy detects active skeletal lesions and is frequently used in oncology [1]. The case study showed a favorable treatment response by comparing two scans performed six months apart. Thyroid scintigraphy evaluates gland function and identifies “hot” or “cold” nodules [2]. Renal scintigraphy analyzes perfusion, filtration, and urinary excretion, being useful in diagnosing obstructions or chronic kidney failure [3, 4]. These investigations provide valuable information that supports diagnosis and monitoring of the patient’s clinical evolution.
References:
[1]. Fred A. Mettler Jr., Milton J. Guiberteau - Essentials of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular imaging, 7th edition, 151-153, 2018
[2]. Janis O`Malley, Harvey Ziessman – Nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, 5th edition, 250-263, 2020
[3]. Pairavi Gnanananthan, Mitesh Naik, Tara D. Barwich – Nuclear Medicine – Modern Radiology, 28-31, 2025
[4]. Richard L. Drake, A. Wayne Vogl, Adam W. M. Mitchell – Gray`s anatomy for students, Fifth Edition, 323-329, 402-409, 2024
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