GALLIUM SCANNING Flashcards
1
Q
Gallium in the modality of choice for what conditions?
A
Vertebral OM & to localize infections in immune-compromised patients lungs/lymph nodes
2
Q
(T/F) Gallium scanning is not good for kids.
A
True - Has high radiation dose – contraindicated in pediatric patient. (both gallium & indium)
3
Q
*Better at vertebral OM than Indium scanning.
A
Gallium is great for axial skeleton, but not as good in appendicular.
4
Q
Charcot gives false (+)’s. T/F?
A
T
5
Q
Gallium is taken between?
A
18-72 hour post injection
6
Q
Gallium equals?
A
inflammatory scan
