Processing
- Interpret the images on the computer screen or in the printouts.
- Correlate palpable nodules to the scan.
- Note any extrathyroidal activity and rule out contamination.
References:
1 David V. Becker et al. Procedure Guideline for Extended Scintigraphy for Differentiated Thyroid Cancer 2.0 p: 15-18, Society of Nuclear Medicine MANUAL 2001-2002.
2 Garcia del Rio et al. Cancer Tiroideo Funcionante: Diagnostico y Evolución, p: 185-191 and Wagner J et al. Tratamiento del Cancer Diferenciado del Tiroides con Radioyodop: 193-201 in: Medicina Nuclear Aplicaciones Clínicas. Eds: I. Carrio - P.