Scintigraphy

Question 1

What term is used for secondary tumours?

Answer 1

metastatic tumours

Question 2

Why would you NOT starve a horse before a scintigraphy scan?

Answer 2

standing sedation

Question 3

What other diagnosis can scintigraphy be used for (apart from lameness and spinal problems)?

Answer 3

long term sacroiliac strain

Question 4

What isotope is commonly administered?

Answer 4

technetium- 99 (Tc99)

Question 5

What route of administration may the nuclear agent be administered?

Answer 5

IV administration

Question 6

What are two pieces of legislation which may affect the use of scintigraphy?

Answer 6

Radioactive Substances (1993) and COSHH (2002)

Question 7

What is a hot spot in scintigraphy?

Answer 7

an area where radionuclide collects- greater amounts

Question 8

What are the uses of Scintigraphy?

Answer 8

abnormal conditions, gamma camera- allows hot spots
focal disease protection
increase excerise prior- increases BF

Question 9

Vascular Phase (af IV Tc99)

Answer 9

0-2mins

Question 10

Soft Tissue Phase (af IV Tc99)

Answer 10

2-20mins

Question 11

Bone Phase (af IV Tc99)

Answer 11

20mins-24hrs

Question 12

What are common uses of Scintigraphy?

Answer 12

lameness, thyroid disorders, cancer