Research Notes on Thyroid Scan
A thyroid nuclear medicine scan is a diagnostic procedure to evaluate the thyroid gland, which is located in the front of the neck and controls the body's metabolism. A radioactive substance that concentrates in the thyroid is taken orally or injected into a vein (intravenously), or both. A special camera is used to take an image of the distribution of the radioactive substance in and around the thyroid gland. This is interpreted to evaluate thyroid function and to diagnose abnormalities.
Top Resources on Thyroid Scan
- HealthWise (via WebMD): Thyroid Scan
- RadiologyInfo: Thyroid Scan and Uptake
- MedicineNet: Thyroid Scan
- A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus): Thyroid scan
- GE Healthcare: A Patient's Guide to a Thyroid Scan
- HealthAtoZ: Thyroid nuclear medicine scan
- Mayo Clinic: Thyroid nodules: Screening and diagnosis
- Thyroid-Cancer What is a thyroid scan?
- University of Michigan Health System (UMHS): Thyroid Scan
- EndocrineWeb: Common Tests to Examine Thyroid Gland Function
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- Contributor: Martin Dela Cruz, RMT
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
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- Last update: Jul. 31, 2008
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