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
