BRAIN TUMORS CAN BE LOCATED BY USING AN ISOTOPE OF
A. carbon – 14 B. iodine 131 C. technetium 99 ✓ D. uranium235 E. uranium 238 The answer to the question is: C. technetium 99 Technetium 99m is the isotope used to locate brain tumors. Technetium 99m is a radioactive isotope that emits…
LIVER ABSCESS AND TUMORS
Liver abscess Liver abscess is a rare but potentially life-threatening condition characterized by the presence of a well-circumscribed area of pus within the liver parenchyma. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infections,…
HOARSENESS OF VOICE, LARYNGEAL TUMORS AND OTITIS EXTERNA
Voice Box Disorders The voice box, or larynx, is a part of the human respiratory system located in the throat. It plays a crucial role in speech production and breathing. The larynx contains various structures, including vocal cords, cartilage, muscles,…
PAGET’S DISEASE, OSTEOMYELITIS AND BONE TUMORS
Paget’s Bone Disease Overview Paget’s disease of bone, also known as osteitis deformans, is a chronic condition characterized by abnormal bone remodeling. It primarily affects older adults and is more common in individuals of European descent. The disease usually affects…
UNDERSTANDING SOFT TISSUE TUMORS
Soft tissue tumors, also known as mesenchymal tumors, are a diverse group of neoplasms that originate from the various types of soft tissues in the body, excluding bone and hematopoietic tissues. These tumors can develop in muscles, tendons, fat, blood…
CLPD, PLASMA CELL TUMORS AND MONOCLONAL GAMMOPATHIES
Introduction Chronic Lymphoproliferative Disorders (CLPDs) are a group of diseases characterized by the abnormal growth and accumulation of lymphocytes in the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic tissues. Lymphocytes are white blood cells that are an essential part of the immune…
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