সংজ্ঞা
A ProstaScint scan uses an injection of low-level radioactive material to test for the spread of prostate cancer.
পরীক্ষার কারণ
This test is given to men who have prostate cancer to see if it has spread to the lymph nodes.
সম্ভাব্য জটিলতা
Complications are rare. But, no procedure is free of risk. If you are planning to have a ProstaScint scan, your ডাক্তার একটি তালিকা পর্যালোচনা করবে of possible complications. These complications may include:
- Changes in the levels of bilirubin (a waste product) in the blood
- Changes in blood pressure
- এলার্জি প্রতিক্রিয়া
পরীক্ষার আগে আপনার ডাক্তারের সাথে এই ঝুঁকিগুলি নিয়ে আলোচনা করতে ভুলবেন না।
কি আশা করা যায়
Prior to test
Your doctor may do a bone scan. This is a test that detects areas of increased or decreased bone turnover. It can reveal bone injury or disease.
Before your test:
- You will come in 4-5 days before the scan for an injection of radioactive isotope into your vein.
- Follow your doctor’s advice for cleaning out your bowel. You may need to take a laxative or enema the night before.
- You may need to have your bladder emptied of urine by a urine catheter.
পরীক্ষার বর্ণনা
For the scan, you will be positioned next to a device that takes images.
The radioactive material that was injected into your vein is attracted to মূত্রথলির ক্যান্সার cells in the body. Whole body images will be taken to detect areas where the material collects. This is done to find out if the cancer has spread to lymph nodes or other organs away from your prostate.
পরীক্ষার পর
You will be able to leave after the test is done. You can resume normal activities. You may need to return the next day for more images.
কতক্ষণ এটা লাগবে?
1-2 ঘন্টা
এটা আঘাত করবে?
না
ফলাফল
Your doctor will review the images. The results will be ready in a few days.
আপনার ডাক্তারকে কল করুন
Call if you have any questions or concerns. In case of an emergency, call for medical help right away.