Cintilografia Óssea - Importância no Câncer de Próstata | Dr. Petronio Melo

Bone Scintigraphy - Importance in Prostate Cancer Share this video:    • Cintilografia Óssea - Importância no Cânce...   Share our channel:    / drpetroniomelo   For more information about Dr. Petronio Melo and where to find him: https://www.drpetroniomelo.com.br Other related videos from the channel: CONTRAINDICATIONS of Hormone Replacement with TESTOSTERONE:    • CONTRA-INDICAÇÕES da Reposição Hormonal co...   Who takes ANTICOAGULANT can operate on ENLARGED PROSTATE?    • Quem toma ANTICOAGULANTE pode operar a PRÓ...   4 Causes of TESTIS PAIN - Knowing These Causes Can Save Your Testicle:    • 4 Causas de DOR NO TESTÍCULO - Conhecer es...   Bone scan is an imaging test that provides detailed information about bone health. The test involves injecting a small radioactive tracer into the body, which travels through the bloodstream and accumulates in areas where there is abnormal bone activity. Areas where the tracer accumulates appear "warm" or "bright" on the bone scan, indicating a potential problem. In the context of prostate cancer, bone scintigraphy is an important test because prostate cancer has a tendency to metastasize, that is, to spread to the bones, especially the spine, hip and femur. Bone scans can therefore help identify whether prostate cancer has spread to these areas. Despite the usefulness of the test, bone scintigraphy may have some limitations. Not all "hot" or "light" areas are caused by cancer. Infections, inflammation, trauma, and some non-cancerous bone diseases can also cause tracer accumulation. Likewise, not all bone cancers cause tracer buildup. Thus, other imaging tests such as MRI or CT scan may also be required for a complete diagnosis. It is important to note that any treatment-related decision should be discussed with the physician, who will take into account the patient's complete medical condition, including the stage and type of cancer, the patient's general health and personal preferences. Click the SUBSCRIBE button so you don't miss any videos! -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Look for your urologist for more details about bone scintigraphy, prostate cancer or any other topic related to urology. doctor Petronio Melo is a urologist specializing in robotic prostate surgery and performs face-to-face care at his office in Vila Mariana in São Paulo, SP, in addition to telemedicine throughout Brazil. -------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- doctor Petronio Melo - Urologist São Paulo CRM-SP 157,598 | Eqr 70275 https://goo.gl/maps/7FrqBnejpW2UaDZT9 Doctor graduated from the State University of Londrina (UEL) Residency in General Surgery at the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) Residency in Urology at Brigadeiro Hospital - Men's Health Reference Center Member of the Brazilian Society of Urology (SBU) Certification in Robotic Surgery since 2020 PhD from the University of São Paulo (USP) Website: https://www.drpetroniomelo.com.br Contact: [email protected] Instagram: @drpetroniomelo Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?...