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Ines M Costa1, Luisa R Pereira2, Maryam Jessop3

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This guideline assists Nuclear Medicine specialists in performing lacrimal scintigraphy (Dacroscintigraphy) to assess tear drainage. It details using radiotracers to identify and quantify impaired tear drainage, updating previous recommendations.

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Area of Science:

  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Lacrimal system physiology assessment involves various radiological techniques.
  • Lacrimal scintigraphy (Dacroscintigraphy) is a key diagnostic imaging method.
  • Previous guidelines for lacrimal scintigraphy require updating.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide updated guidance for Nuclear Medicine and Radionuclide Radiology specialists.
  • To assist in the recommendation, performance, interpretation, and reporting of lacrimal scintigraphy.
  • To aid departments in developing local protocols for Dacroscintigraphy.

Main Methods:

  • Describes the application of a radiotracer drop into each eye.
  • Involves consecutive imaging to assess tear drainage.
  • Enables quantification of impaired tear drainage.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrates the level of impaired drainage in the lacrimal system.
  • Provides a method for quantifying the degree of impairment.
  • Offers updated protocols for performing the procedure.

Conclusions:

  • This guideline enhances the diagnostic capabilities for lacrimal system disorders.
  • It standardizes the approach to lacrimal scintigraphy.
  • Facilitates accurate diagnosis and management of patients with tear drainage issues.