Fish-eye sign in scintigraphy of benign thyroid nodule

Journal Article · Fri Nov 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00003072-198511000-00017· OSTI ID:5880732

Vaqueiro, M; Gharib, H; Wahner, H W

An unusual scintigraphic appearance of a benign adenomatous nodule in the thyroid is described which showed a central core of functional tissue surrounded by a rim of nonfunctioning tissue and degenerative changes. The descriptive term fish-eye sign is proposed. The characterization of tissue by scintigraphy prior to fine needle aspiration may be helpful in its interpretation.

• Research Organization: Mayo Clinic/Foundation, Rochester, MN
• OSTI ID: 5880732
• Journal Information: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 11
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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