Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Scintigraphic features of autoimmune thyroiditis.

C M Intenzo1, D M Capuzzi, S Jabbour

  • 1Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 132 S 10th St, Rm 861 Main Bldg, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.

Radiographics : a Review Publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc
|July 14, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Autoimmune thyroiditis includes various inflammatory thyroid conditions. Accurate diagnosis using imaging and function tests is crucial for proper management and treatment.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Improving accuracy of pterygoid plate resection using real-time navigated piezoelectric surgery and a three-dimensionally printed guide.

International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery·2026
Same author

Socio-economic factors and medical conditions affecting regular stomach cancer screening in Korea: a retrospective longitudinal study using national public health data for 11 years.

Public health·2023
Same author

Food for all? Wildfire ash fuels growth of diverse eukaryotic plankton.

Proceedings. Biological sciences·2023
Same author

Hemorrhagic morbidity in nulliparous patients with placenta previa without placenta accrete spectrum disorders.

Nigerian journal of clinical practice·2023
Same author

All-cause mortality, cardiovascular mortality, and incidence of cardiovascular disease according to a screening program of cardiovascular risk in South Korea among young adults: a nationwide cohort study.

Public health·2020
Same author

Survival of oral mucosal melanoma according to treatment, tumour resection margin, and metastases.

The British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery·2020

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Immunology
  • Nuclear Medicine

Background:

  • Autoimmune thyroiditis comprises diverse inflammatory thyroid conditions with varied presentations.
  • Acute forms like silent and postpartum thyroiditis can mimic Graves disease.
  • Chronic Hashimoto thyroiditis leads to goiter and potential hypothyroidism if untreated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate the diagnostic roles of imaging and function tests in autoimmune thyroiditis.
  • To emphasize the importance of differentiating autoimmune thyroiditis from other thyroid disorders.
  • To highlight the necessity of understanding the full spectrum for effective patient management.

Main Methods:

  • Thyroid uptake measurements.
  • Scintigraphic imaging (Technetium-99m, Iodine-123).

Related Experiment Videos

  • Thyroid function testing.
  • Histologic evaluation of biopsy specimens in select cases.

    • Main Results:

    • Thyroid uptake and scintigraphy complement thyroid function tests in diagnosis.
    • These investigations aid in differentiating autoimmune thyroiditis from other thyroid diseases.
    • Histology provides definitive diagnosis when other methods are inconclusive.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrated diagnostic approaches are essential for autoimmune thyroiditis.
    • Prompt and accurate diagnosis influences treatment strategies.
    • Comprehensive knowledge of autoimmune thyroiditis spectrum is vital for clinical management.