Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear Medicine

Nuclear medicine uses advanced technology in noninvasive imaging to capture functional and molecular images of organs and tissues without causing adverse effects, thereby facilitating accurate diagnoses and treatments.



A patient lying on a table in the nuclear medicine department to undergo an imaging study A patient lying on a table in the nuclear medicine department to undergo an imaging study

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Nuclear medicine is a specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases. At Hospital Angeles Clínica Londres Nuclear Medicine Department offers a wide range of tests and treatments.

Our team of nuclear medicine specialists uses state-of-the-art technology to perform studies such as bone scans, thyroid scans, renal scans, and many others. These studies allow us to obtain detailed images of how the body’s organs and tissues function, which helps diagnose diseases and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments.

In addition to diagnostic studies, we also offer therapeutic treatments using nuclear medicine. These treatments include radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid cancer, radioembolization therapy for liver tumors, and selective internal radiation therapy for prostate cancer, among others.

At Hospital Angeles Clínica Londres a high-quality nuclear medicine service, supported by a team of experts in the field. Our goal is to provide our patients with excellent medical care, using state-of-the-art technology and the latest advances in nuclear medicine. Visit us for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses small amounts of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases.

The most common tests performed in nuclear medicine are bone scans, thyroid scans, renal scans, and lung scans.

To perform a nuclear medicine scan, a small amount of a radioactive substance is administered to the patient, either orally, intravenously, or by inhalation. A special camera is then used to detect the radiation emitted by the body and obtain detailed images.

Yes, nuclear medicine tests are safe and do not cause serious side effects. The radiation doses used are very low, and the benefits of obtaining an accurate diagnosis outweigh the risks.

The duration of a nuclear medicine exam can vary depending on the type of exam and the part of the body being evaluated. It usually lasts between 1 and 3 hours.

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