ArticleAuthors: Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao (2019)
Diagnostic or treatment using radiopharmaceuticals are rarely prescribed for pregnant women because
of the risks of radiation effect to the fetus. However, in extremely rare clinical conditions or in case of failed
pregnancy test , pregnant women may be exposed to radiation. Henceforth, in addition to the fetus, assessment
of an effective dose received by a patient is essential.