Thyroid scan

Description

A test to image the thyroid gland in the neck. The patient swallows a small amount of radioactive iodine. The thyroid gland uses iodine to make thyroid hormone and the radioactivity is measured using a special camera. The image is then evaluated to determine if the thyroid gland is enlarged or too active. The test is done to evaluate thyroid nodules and to help determine the cause of elevated thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism).

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Common Complications

There is a small risk of radiation. This risk is felt to be greater with babies and children.

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