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Bone Scan And Ct Scan After A Mastectomy
A bone scan is an imaging test that shows areas of increased or decreased bone turnover (
Alternative Names
Scintigraphy - bone
How the test is performed
A bone scan involves injecting a radioactive material (radiotracer) into a vein. The substance travels through the bloodstream to the bones and organs. As it wears away, it gives off radiation. This radiation is detected by a camera that slowly scans your body. The camera takes pictures of how much radiotracer collects in the...
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