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i assume you mean radionucleid uptake scan? this is a scan performed with radioisotopes to determine areas of under activity and can be used in many parts of the body including the thyroid kidneys and liver.

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What does the medical abbreviation SUV mean?

Standardized Uptake Value (radionucleide uptake used in reading a PET scan)


What does physiological increased uptake mean in a bone scan?

Physiological increased uptake in a bone scan refers to the normal uptake of the radioactive tracer by certain structures in the body, such as the bones, liver, and spleen. This uptake is considered to be within the expected range and does not necessarily indicate any abnormality or disease. It is important for the interpreting physician to distinguish between physiological uptake and abnormal uptake associated with a pathology.


Why use the Thyroid Uptake and scan on the thyroid?

Because the results of the uptake will determine whether you will need surgery to remove your thyroid glands.


What is mildly increased periarticular uptake?

Mildly increased periarticular uptake refers to an increase in radiotracer uptake around the joint on a nuclear medicine scan. This could indicate inflammation or injury in the soft tissues surrounding the joint, such as tendons or ligaments. Further evaluation may be needed to determine the cause of the increased uptake.


What does persistent diffuse uptake mean on a bone scan?

There is an increased level of metabolic activity of the bone throughout the body.


What does SUV mean on a PET scan?

Standardized Uptake Values which aids in assessing patient response to cancer therapy.


Can you take clonazepam before a thyroid uptake test?

Clonazepam doesn't appear to be contraindicated before an uptake scan and may be helpful for hypERthyroid symptoms, however to be sure you should always talk to your physician.


What is the medical term for nuclear medicine test that measures thyroid function is?

The thyroid scan and a radioactive iodine uptake test (RAIU), also known as a thyroid uptake, are types of nuclear medicine imaging.


What can you eat after taking the thyroid scan pill?

Talk with your physician regarding any concerns or dietary restrictions before and after taking the radioactive isotope needed for a thyroid scan uptake. Typically, an endocrinologist will advise staying away from shellfish before the thyroid uptake scan. They might also have other suggestions so be sure to find out what they recommend.


Should thyroid uptake scan be done if you have had thyroid removed?

A thyroid uptake scan wouldn't normally be needed unless it is suspected that thyroid tissue was missed during surgery (sometimes thyroid tissue can be found in other areas of the body), or the reason for the surgery was cancer and the removal of all the tissue is vital.


What is a Tri-phasic ct scan?

A tri-phasic CT scan is a scan which will show three different stages of dye uptake in the body. The first phase will be before the injection of the dye, the second stage will be for when the dye is in the arteries (roughly 20 seconds after injection) and the third phase will be when the dye has reached the veins (a few minutes later). Sometimes a fourth scan is also done to show the dye uptake in the kidneys and bladder. A tri-phasic scan clearly delineates lesions in the liver and will show problems and irregularities in the arterial and lymphatic system.


If scan of thyroid shows lower left lobe has a decreased iodine uptake what should happen next?

It can cause goitre.