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An analytical model for improving absorbed dose calculation accuracy in non spherical autonomous functioning thyroid

E Amato¹, D Lizio, R M Ruggeri

¹Department of Radiological Sciences, University of Messina, Messina, Italy. ernesto.amato@unime.it

The Quarterly Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging : Official Publication of the Italian Association of Nuclear Medicine (AIMN) [And] the International Association of Radiopharmacology (IAR), [And] Section of the Society Of

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This study optimizes radioiodine therapy for autonomous functioning thyroid nodules (AFTN) by incorporating nodule shape into dosimetry calculations. The new method improves activity estimation, leading to more precise patient treatment.

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Area of Science:

Nuclear Medicine
Medical Physics
Radiotherapy

Background:

Autonomous functioning thyroid nodules (AFTN) vary in volume and shape.
Accurate dosimetry is crucial for effective radioiodine therapy.
Current dosimetry may not fully account for geometric influences on energy deposition.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a Monte Carlo simulation model for radioiodine dosimetry in AFTN.
To investigate the impact of nodule geometry on absorbed radiation dose.
To refine the calculation of administered activity (A0) for AFTN treatment.

Main Methods:

Developed a Geant4 Monte Carlo code simulating Na-131I radiation in ellipsoidal soft tissue volumes.
Simulated various nodule volumes (0.1-50 cm3) and shapes.
Validated the model using data from 10 AFTN patients, comparing results with traditional dosimetry.

Main Results:

An analytical relationship was found between deposited energy and ellipsoid semiaxes.
The refined A0 calculation showed a range of +9% to -2% compared to traditional methods for studied patients.
The model demonstrated the significant influence of nodule volume and shape on absorbed radiation fractions.

Conclusions:

The proposed dosimetry model enhances A0 accuracy by including nodule volume and shape.
This approach can improve radioiodine therapy outcomes for AFTN.
Integration into clinical practice is feasible using routine ultrasonography measurements.