Warts. Corbis Images. Facial warts aren't just for wicked witches: Warts on your fingers can be caused by human papillomavirus, or HPV, Shapiro says. These warts can easily spread to other fingers, your face, your mouth, and even your lips, adds Arthur.
Renal scintigraphy, also known as renal scans refers to several examinations using radiopharmaceuticals that evaluate the function and anatomy of the kidneys. Renal scintigraphy is one of many imaging methods used to evaluate the kidneys.
Types of Brain Scans. Scans generate images of the brain for the purpose of diagnosing tumors. They take the place of x-rays, which do not show tumors located behind the bones of the skull or spine. The most common scans for diagnosis and follow-up are magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computerized tomography (CT). Certain types of brain scans use a special dye, called contrast, to help areas of interest show up better. Contrast dye is usually injected into the body before the scan starts.