= Gamma camera
{wiki=Gamma_camera}
A gamma camera, also known as a scintillation camera, is a medical imaging device used primarily in nuclear medicine to visualize and assess various functions of organs and tissues in the body. It detects gamma radiation emitted by radioactive tracers administered to a patient, typically for diagnostic purposes. \#\#\# Key Components: 1. **Collimator**: A lead-containing device that allows only gamma photons emitted from specific angles to reach the detector, helping to improve image resolution.
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