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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[Radionuclide]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of | [[Radionuclide]] may be helpful in the diagnosis of [[bone metastasis]] of prostate cancer. | ||
==Other Imaging Findings== | ==Other Imaging Findings== | ||
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Overview
Radionuclide may be helpful in the diagnosis of bone metastasis of prostate cancer.
Other Imaging Findings
- A Radionuclide uses bone-seeking radioactive materials (radiopharmaceuticals) and a computer to create a picture of the bones.[1]
- It is used to see if the prostate cancer has spread to the bones (the most common place where prostate cancer spreads).
- It may be done if:
- Test results suggest spread to the bone, such as increased alkaline phosphatase or calcium level
- A man has unexplained bone pain
References
- ↑ Diagnosing prostate cancer.2015 Canadian Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/cancer-type/prostate/diagnosis/?region=ab#Bone_scan