single-photon emission computed tomography

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical imaging technique
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:SPECT
gptkbp:category nuclear medicine
medical device
tomography
gptkbp:detects gamma photons
gptkbp:developedBy 1960s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label single-photon emission computed tomography
gptkbp:involves radioactive tracers
gptkbp:produces 3D images
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:positron_emission_tomography
gptkbp:usedFor brain imaging
cardiology
neurology
oncology
functional imaging
bone scans
diagnosis of diseases
myocardial perfusion imaging
tumor detection
gptkbp:uses gptkb:gamma_rays
gptkb:gamma_camera
gptkb:indium-111
gptkb:iodine-123
gptkb:technetium-99m
gptkb:thallium-201
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:computed_tomography
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6