Salivary gland scintigraphy: The use of semiquantitative analysis for uptake and clearance

From: Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology | Date: June 1, 2003| Author: | Copyright information

Objective: Quantitative analysis of ^sup 99m^Tc-pertechnetate salivary gland scintigraphy has been used in the evaluation of salivary gland function, but so far no one method can be considered optimal for this task. In this study, a semiquantitative method providing 2 functional parameters for objective assessment of salivary gland function by scintillation camera imaging was tested.

Methods: Twenty-one patients referred for ^sup 99m^Tc-pertechnetate thyroid scanning were studied. Two patients with salivary complaints were also included. Dynamic imaging of the anterior head using a ...

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