Imaging (Radiology) Tests
TOPICS
- What are imaging tests?
- Who does imaging tests and who interprets them?
- Types of imaging tests
- Computed tomography scan
- Magnetic resonance imaging
- Radiographic studies (regular x-rays and contrast studies)
- Mammography
- Nuclear scans
- Ultrasound
- Categories of some common imaging tests
- General questions and comments on radiation risk
- Factors that determine which imaging tests are used in different types of cancer
- To learn more
- References
Categories of some common imaging tests
Angiogram: see “Radiographic studies”
Arteriogram: see “Radiographic studies – Angiogram”
Barium enema: see “Radiographic studies – Lower GI series”
Barium swallow: see “Radiographic studies – Upper GI series”
Bone scan: see “Nuclear scans”
Gastrointestinal series: see “Radiographic studies – Upper and lower GI series”
Positron emission tomography (PET): see “Nuclear scans”
Pyelogram, intravenous (IVP): see “Radiographic studies”
X-ray: see “Radiographic studies”
Last Medical Review: 01/11/2013
Last Revised: 01/11/2013
