The changing role of scintigraphy in the evaluation of thyroid nodules

Authors
Cases, JA Surks, MI
Citation
Ja. Cases et Mi. Surks, The changing role of scintigraphy in the evaluation of thyroid nodules, SEM NUC MED, 30(2), 2000, pp. 81-87
Citations number
27
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging
Journal title
SEMINARS IN NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ISSN journal
00012998 → ACNP
Volume
30
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
81 - 87
Database
ISI
SICI code
0001-2998(200004)30:2<81:TCROSI>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
Nodular thyroid disease is common. Most nodules are asymptomatic and benign , but some are malignant. Fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy should be the cornerstone of the evaluation of thyroid nodules, Radionuclide scans and o ther imaging procedures should be considered adjunctive tests and should no t be performed until after determination of thyroid function and results of cytology are available. Copyright (C) 2000 by W.B. Saunders Company.