Yttrium 90 radioembolization can be used to treat hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic liver lesions. This procedure is performed by interventional radiology and uses image guidance to deliver radioactive beads directly to the blood vessels supplying the tumor.
Treatment/Procedure: Yttrium 90 Radioembolization
Areas of Expertise for Yttrium 90 Radioembolization
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.