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The single palpable thyroid nodule: evaluation by 99mTc-pertechnetate imaging.

P O Alderson, H W Sumner, B A Siegel

    Cancer
    |January 1, 1976
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    Technetium-99m pertechnetate thyroid imaging effectively distinguishes single from multiple thyroid nodules before surgery. This imaging identifies more lesions and reveals a higher cancer risk in solitary hypofunctional nodules compared to multinodular scans.

    Area of Science:

    • Nuclear Medicine
    • Endocrinology
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Preoperative assessment of palpable thyroid nodules is crucial for determining appropriate management.
    • Distinguishing between uninodular and multinodular thyroid disease impacts surgical decisions and cancer risk stratification.
    • The diagnostic accuracy of various imaging modalities for thyroid nodules requires continuous evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the utility of technetium-99m pertechnetate (99mTc-pertechnetate) thyroid imaging in the preoperative assessment of patients with single palpable thyroid nodules.
    • To compare the cancer frequency in hypofunctional nodules identified by 99mTc-pertechnetate imaging with previous findings using iodine-131 (131I).
    • To assess the ability of 99mTc-pertechnetate imaging to differentiate between uninodular and multinodular thyroid glands and detect non-palpable lesions.

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    Main Methods:

    • Prospective evaluation of patients with single palpable thyroid nodules undergoing 99mTc-pertechnetate thyroid imaging.
    • Correlation of imaging findings with physical examination and subsequent pathological assessment.
    • Analysis of cancer frequency based on nodule characteristics (hypofunctional vs. multinodular scan appearance).

    Main Results:

    • 99mTc-pertechnetate imaging reliably differentiated between uninodular and multinodular thyroid glands.
    • Over one-third of cases revealed multiple thyroid lesions not detected by physical examination.
    • The frequency of cancer in solitary or dominant hypofunctional nodules was 17%, significantly higher than in multinodular scans (<5%).
    • Cancer frequency in hypofunctional nodules was comparable to historical data using 131I.

    Conclusions:

    • 99mTc-pertechnetate thyroid imaging is a valuable tool for preoperative assessment of palpable thyroid nodules.
    • The imaging modality enhances the detection of thyroid lesions and aids in differentiating between uninodular and multinodular disease.
    • Solitary hypofunctional nodules identified on 99mTc-pertechnetate scans are associated with a higher risk of malignancy.