Thyroid uptake scan

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Technique:
Multiple scintigraphic images of the neck were obtained at 6 and 24 hour time intervals after the administration of ___ millicuries of Iodine 123.


Findings:
There is homogeneous uptake of radiotracer within the thyroid gland. there are no hot or cold nodules identified.

At 6.2 hours, uptake is normal at 12% (normal range is 5%- 15%).

At 24.1 hours, uptake is normal at 31% (normal range is 15%- 35%).


Impression:
1. No hot or cold nodules identified within the thyroid.
2. Normal 6 and 24 hour uptake values.