Scintimammography

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.
Inform your doctor and technician if you have any stents, implants or pacemakers in your body.

Understanding Scintimammography

What is Scintimammography?

Scintimammography is also known as Nuclear medicine breast imaging test. It is done in those patients who have abnormal mammograms. It is done in patients having dense breast tissue, presence of scar tissue after any operative procedures, breast implants and to detect cancer cells in the breasts. This is an additional test which is done after evaluating the findings of mammogram.

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