THYROID SCINTIGRAPHY

  • Determine the size of the thyroid gland
  • Differentiate forms of thyrotoxicosis (thyroiditis, factitious hyperthyroidism, Grave’s disease , toxic multinodular goitre and toxic adenoma)
  • Calculate specific doses for treatment of hyperthyroidism
  • Localization and characterization of thyroid nodules Determine the function of thyroid nodules
  • Determine functional status of the thyroid gland
  • Evaluate presence of ectopic thyroid tissues, thyroglossal and substernal masses