technetium 99m pertechnetate scan

What is Technetium 99m Pertechnetate Scan?

A Technetium 99m pertechnetate scan is a type of nuclear medicine imaging technique used to evaluate various pediatric conditions. The scan involves the administration of a radioactive tracer, Technetium-99m pertechnetate, which emits gamma rays detectable by a special camera. This imaging modality is particularly useful for assessing thyroid function, detecting ectopic gastric mucosa, and evaluating certain types of tumors.

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