Nuclear medicine scan (scan with injected radioactive substances)
Description
A diagnostic procedure involving small amounts of radioactive material that collects in specific areas of the body. Sophisticated instruments detect the radioactive substance in the body and process that information into an image.
Cost
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Common Complications
The radioactive substances are safe in most individuals. There is a remote risk of the radiation causing cancer later in life.
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