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Is the current use of thyroid scintigraphy rational?

H Tindall1, A P Griffiths, N D Penn

  • 1Department of Medicine, General Infirmary, Leeds, UK.

Summary

Thyroid scintigraphy is often unnecessary, particularly for goiters. This diagnostic imaging is most valuable for solitary nodules and identifying toxic nodules in specific thyrotoxicosis cases, improving patient care and reducing costs.

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