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Infrequently Performed Studies in Nuclear Medicine: Part 2^*

Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre and Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Correspondence: For correspondence or reprints contact: Anita MacDonald, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Room 3016, 3 South Victoria, VG Site, Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre and Dalhousie University, 1278 Tower Rd., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 2Y9. E-mail: ajmacdon{at}dal.ca

ABSTRACT

Nuclear medicine is a diverse medical field, encompassing a wide range of studies. Many studies are performed on a daily basis, whereas some nuclear medicine studies are performed on a more infrequent basis. The following article is the second article in a 2-part series on infrequently performed studies in nuclear medicine. The procedures reviewed include CSF shunt imaging, brain death scintigraphy, testicular scanning, quantitative lung perfusion studies, lymphoscintigraphy, and salivary gland scintigraphy. This article may be of use to technologists faced with the task of performing one of these uncommon studies. After reviewing the article, the reader should be able to list the indications for each study, list the recommended doses, describe the proper method of dose administration for each study, discuss patient preparation for each procedure, and describe issues that may arise when performing these studies.

Key Words: infrequently performed studies; CSF shunt; brain death; testicular scan; quantitative lung perfusion; lymphoscintigraphy; salivary gland scintigraphy