Basics of nuclear medicine imaging for cancer diagnosis

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  • がん診断を支援する核医学イメージング装置
  • がん診断を支援する核医学イメージング装置--原理と実績
  • ガン シンダン オ シエン スル カク イガク イメージング ソウチ ゲンリ ト ジッセキ
  • —原理と実績—

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<p>Nuclear medicine imaging enables us to investigate the spatial distribution of radionuclides in living bodies and their temporal variation. Using appropriate radiopharmaceuticals that are closely associated with the activity of cancers and tumors, it can be a sensitive and specific technique for detecting and diagnosing cancers and tumors. The instrumentation is based on the detection of externally emitted photons. Whereas gamma cameras record two-dimensional projection images, SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) and PET (positron emission tomography) scanners provide us with three-dimensional tomographic images. A variety of technological innovations that will realize the full potential of nuclear medicine imaging are anticipated.</p>

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  • Oyo Buturi

    Oyo Buturi 80 (2), 103-109, 2011-02-10

    The Japan Society of Applied Physics

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