Evaluation of Hot Nodules of Thyroid Gland Using Tc-99m Pertechnetate: a Novel Approach Using Quantitative Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computed Tomography
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DOI: 10.1007/s13139-018-0554-5
Abstract: Planar scintigraphy using Tc-99m pertechnetate is useful for snapshot evaluation of hot thyroid nodules, which are pathologically follicular adenoma and seldom, if ever, malignant. The autonomy of the hot nodules has been demonstrated by the… read more here.
Keywords: hot nodules; tomography; computed tomography; 99m pertechnetate ... See more keywords
The prognostic value of post thyroidectomy Tc-99m pertechnetate thyroid scan in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer
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DOI: 10.1097/mnm.0000000000001639
Abstract: Aim To evaluate the prognostic value of postoperative Tc-99m pertechnetate scanning in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC). Method Patients with pathologically proven low or intermediate-risk DTC were enrolled in this study. Postoperative Tc-99m pertechnetate… read more here.
Keywords: patients differentiated; 99m pertechnetate; pertechnetate; thyroid scan ... See more keywords
Efficacy of dual use of Tc‐99m‐pertechnetate and Tc‐99m‐tetrofosmin scintigraphy for the assessment of thyroid nodules
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DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.13006
Abstract: Radioisotope methods have shown to be useful in the non‐invasive diagnosis of thyroid nodules over the past years. The present prospective study aims to evaluate the efficacy of gamma imaging using single and dual tracer… read more here.
Keywords: thyroid nodules; 99m pertechnetate; 99m tetrofosmin; efficacy dual ... See more keywords