Question

Bone Scintigraphy done with the help of Tc-99m with methylene diphosphonate (MDP) is an example of   ________

(a) PET

(b) SPECT

(c) CT

(d) MRI

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This interesting question is from Fluoroscopy in division Diagnostic Investigation via Imaging Techniques of Clinical Science

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) SPECT

Explanation: SPECT uses Tc – 99m in its dyes. Bone Scintigraphy is a process in which the dye is injected and the bones are imaged. It can help look for cancer, inflammation, fractures etc. Since it can image with respect to time, it can also help plot out the metabolism of the bone.