Testes

• what is used as imaging for diagnosis of perfusion defects of the testes?

  dynamic scintigraphy of the testes
• what is the principle of dynamic scintigraphy of the testes?

  evaluation of perfusion defects in the testes
• what Rf is used in dynamic scintigraphy of the testes?

  Na 99mTcO4 (pertechnetate) dose 150 MBq
• what is the procedure in dynamic scintigraphy of the testes?

  1. Particulate preparation is not necessary
  2. Block accumulation in the thyroid gland – Chlorigen
  3. Patient is examined in a standing position or lying on his back,
  4. The penis must be fixed cranially to prevent overlap with the testes.
  5. IV administration of RF
  6. Instant record of stage 1 using gamma camera 2s images every 2min then sequential images at 5. 10. 15 and / or 30 min.