| | Cancer | Radiation Therapy
Common Diagnostic Radiology Procedures: X-ray, CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional, and Dental Imaging
- Radiography (X-ray): Skeletal, chest, abdominal; fast, low dose.
- Fluoroscopy: Real-time: UGI, BE, arthrogram, hysterosalpingogram.
- Mammography: 2D/3D (tomosynthesis) breast screening/diagnostic.
- Computed Tomography (CT): Multiplanar, fast; trauma, oncology, CTA, calcium scoring.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): Superior soft tissue; neuro, musculoskeletal, abdominal, cardiac, breast.
- Ultrasound: No radiation; OB/GYN, vascular, abdominal, thyroid, guided procedures.
- Nuclear Medicine: Functional: bone scan, thyroid, MUGA, PET/CT (FDG, PSMA, DOTATATE).
- Interventional Radiology: Minimally invasive: biopsy, drainage, embolization, stenting, ablation, venous access.
- Cone Beam CT (CBCT): Dental/maxillofacial 3D; implant planning, airway, TMJ.
- Dental Radiography: Periapical, bitewing, panoramic, cephalometric.
- Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA): Gold-standard vascular imaging; roadmap for IR.
Modality selection guided by clinical question, radiation sensitivity, availability, and cost-effectiveness.
Radiation Therapy - Related Articles
- X-ray Costs in Australia: Price Ranges by Type and Insurance Coverage
- Radiologic Technologist: Skills, Career Path & Job Outlook
- Medical X-rays: Uses in Diagnosis and Therapy
- Acute Radiation Syndrome: Stages and Symptoms
- X-ray Diffraction: Understanding Crystal Structure Analysis
- Radiation Myelopathy: Understanding Side Effects & Symptoms
- Understanding Chest X-rays: What They Detect & Why They're Important