ProstaScint scan – Индий-капромаб пендетайд сканирование – Radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies

Description ProstaScint scan

When scanning is used ProstaScint introduction of a small amount of radioactive material to check the spread of prostate cancer.

Causes ProstaScint of scanning

The test is carried out to men, that patients with prostate cancer, to discover the extent of its spread to the lymph nodes.

Possible complications ProstaScint scan

Complications are rare, but no procedure does not guarantee the absence of risk. If you plan to scan ProstaScint, you need to know about possible complications, which may include:

• Changes in the level of bilirubin in the blood;
• Changes in blood pressure;
• Allergic reactions.

We need to discuss these risks with your doctor before the procedure.

How is the scan ProstaScint?

Preparation for the procedure

Врач может провести сканирование костей – тест, which determines the magnification or reduction of bone, indicating the presence of damage or disease of bone.

In anticipation ProstaScint scan:

• You should see a doctor for 4-5 days prior to scanning, for the introduction of a radioactive isotope into a vein;
• Follow your doctor's instructions. To clean the bowel will need to take a laxative or enema the evening before the procedure;
• You may also need the introduction of a catheter into the bladder to drain urine.

Description ProstaScint scan

To scan you will need to be in front of a special device, which allows you to take pictures of the necessary parts of the body.

Radioactive material, eve which was introduced into the bloodstream, It accumulates in prostate cancer cells. Will be performed pictures, field to detect, going where the radioactive material. The procedure is done, to identify, whether the cancer has spread to lymph nodes or other organs, except prostate.

After scanning ProstaScint

You can return to normal activities. Maybe, You will need to return to the hospital the next day for additional images.

How long will ProstaScint scan?

1-2 o'clock.

ProstaScint сканирование – будет ли это больно?

No, procedure bezboleznenna.

ProstaScint scan results

The doctor will examine and analyze the images. The results will be ready within a few days.

Contact your doctor after scanning ProstaScint

Call a doctor, If you have any questions or concerns. In the case of a life-threatening condition immediately seek medical advice.