Nuclear Medicine - Thyroid Gland

Nuclear medicine - thyroid gland uses small amounts of radioactive substances to diagnose and treat various diseases. These methods provide insight into the function of the organ at a level that classical examinations often cannot provide, thereby detecting changes in the very early stages of the disease.

When is it advisable to perform tests in nuclear medicine?

In case of suspected thyroid disease (hypo- or hyperthyroidism, nodules, cancer)

To assess heart function, blood flow, and heart muscle damage

When monitoring metastases or tumor changes in the skeletal system

For the detection of inflammatory processes, infections or suspicious foci in the body

In case of suspicion of kidney obstruction, damage or change in kidney function

For therapeutic purposes, such as treating hyperthyroidism or certain types of cancer

Nuclear Medicine Split at the Matulić Polyclinic

Examinations in nuclear medicine are non-invasive, safe and very precise. Radioactive isotopes are administered intravenously or orally, and then a detailed functional image of the organ or tissue is obtained by imaging with special cameras (SPECT, PET).

As part of the nuclear medicine service, we provide:

Scintigraphy of the thyroid, bones, kidneys, heart and lungs

PET/CT diagnostics for early detection of tumors and metastases

Radioactive iodine therapy for thyroid disease

Monitoring therapy in oncology and endocrinology patients

Counseling before and after diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Thanks to modern equipment and a professional team, we enable early diagnosis and effective treatment monitoring with minimal burden on the patient.