In this exam, neuroendocrine tumors and sites of metastasis that express somatostatin receptors are imaged. Patients with known disease can be followed to detect residual, recurrent disease, or progression, and patients with metastatic disease can be selected for somatostatin receptor radionuclide therapy.
Treatment/Procedure: DOTATATE PET/CT Scan
Areas of Expertise for DOTATATE PET/CT Scan
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Nuclear Medicine (Part of Radiology)
Nuclear medicine is a specialized area of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive materials to diagnose and and treat various diseases.