Nuclear Medicine

Medical Conditions

• Thyroid disease
• Cancer
• Malignancy
• Pulmonary embolism
• Ischaemic heart disease

Specialty Areas of Interest

• Nuclear scans
• Thyroid scan
• Labelled red cell scan
• Bone scan
• Ventilation perfusion scan
• Sestamibi scan
• Thallium scan

Associated Tests

• X-Rays
• CT scans
• MRI

Procedures

What to expect

You will usually be referred to a nuclear physician by another doctor. They will perform the required investigation, often a test to diagnose a condition, and report back to the referring doctor.

Training and Qualifications

• Basic medical training
• Internship
• Residency
• Specialty Training

Links

• Find a Nuclear Medicine Specialist
• Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine
• Wikipedia – Nuclear Medicine