A gallium scan, also known as a gallium-67 scan, is a type of medical imaging test that uses a radioactive isotope of gallium (Ga-67) to help diagnose and evaluate certain conditions in the body, particularly infections, tumors, and inflammatory diseases. ### How It Works: 1. **Radioactive Tracer**: The patient receives an injection of gallium-67, a radiotracer.
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