Reduction of 10% of radioactive net thyroid counts, indicates a normal organification process. In patients with dyshormogenesis secondary to enzyme deficiency, more than 10% of discharge of the radioactive iodine is observed.

References:

Park HM, The Thyroid Gland in Henkin RE et al. Nuclear Medicine. Mosby St Louis 1996, p 838.

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