Question 1

what is the fibro scan?

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Liver ultrasound: Fibroscan is a special type of liver ultrasound that can measure the stiffness of the liver, and is used to decide how much advanced hepatitis or cirrhosis may have damaged the liver in chronic disease. It is only helpful with chronic or advanced stages of liver disease, and does not reliably predict mild or moderate liver diseases, which can be assessed better by liver biopsy

Question 2

what are kidney scans used for?

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Multiple reasons: Kidney scans are used to diagnose kidney diseases such as kidney stones, obstructed kidneys, kidney cancer, and overall kidney function.

Question 3

are fmris used for dental scans?

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No: Fmri is good for soft tissue and is sometimes used to diagnose TMJ problems but since most dental problems are with bone and teeth x-rays are better.

Question 4

what are ct scans used for?

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Many uses: Evaluating internal organs, organ systems, masses, infectious or inflammatory conditions, abnormalities of vascular system, evaluating tumors, evaluating bones, as guidance for procedures, and many more uses.

Question 5

what is a ctg scan? what is an afi?

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Fetal health: CTG is cardiotocography , a device monitoring fetal heart rate and contractions during pregnancy. Also called electronic  fetal monitor (EFM). Amniotic fluid index (AFI) is a measure of amount of amniotic fluid in cm. determined by ultrasonography and is measure of fetal health. AFI normal values 8-18.

Question 6

what is staging scans and plan for sx?

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Staging and planning: Staging scans are typically done in setting of newly diagnosed cancer to determine the stage (1–4) of the cancer. The more advanced the stage the lower the long-term survival.

Planning scans are typically done by surgeons prior to an operation in order to determine anatomical layout and to plan the approach of the surgery.

Question 7

is there pain involved in a hiada scan?

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Hiada scan: Usually there is no pain associated with the scan itself however it can precipitate a gallbladder attack.

Question 8

i am 20weeks and 3days.my scan shows that my baby is breach.is it ok?

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Yes: Generally by the time you're ready to deliver, the baby will reposition into head-down position.

Question 9

what is a hida scan?

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HIDA scan: Is a nuclear medicine test that evaluates the gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver.  Pictures are taken after a special dye is injected into a vein.  The patient may be given a fatty meal.

Question 10

what is a pipida scan?

Accepted Answer

Gall bladder test: Patient injected intravenously with tc99m pipida or hida (radiotracer)The liver extracts the material from blood stream and excretes it into bile ducts, gall bladder, and bowel.(30-60 min imaging) usually when gall bladder is full,patient is injected IV with cck(hormone to contract gb) may experience some nausea and pain.Calculate % of gb emptying (60 min.Imaging) normal usually &gt; 35% in adults

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