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Post-laryngectomy localization of I-131 at tracheostomy site on a total body scan

Journal Article · · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
A post-thyroidectomy, post-I-131-therapy patient had a laryngectomy and neck dissection for recurrent papillary thyroid carcinoma. A subsequent I-131 total body scan revealed persistent anterior neck activity, which disappeared upon removal of the tracheostomy tube and dressings.
Research Organization:
Department of Nuclear Radiology, Loma Linda University Medical Center, California
OSTI ID:
6443101
Journal Information:
Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 9:7; ISSN CNMED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English