Efficacy of thyroid scintigraphy in the diagnosis of intrathoracic goiter

Journal Article · Sat Feb 28 23:00:00 EST 1987 · AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.148.3.527· OSTI ID:6941825

Park, H M; Tarver, R D; Siddiqui, A R; Schauwecker, D S; Wellman, H N

For evaluation of the usefulness of thyroid scintigraphy in the diagnosis of intrathoracic goiter, we analyzed the results of radionuclide thyroid scintigraphy in 54 consecutive cases with suspected upper mediastinal masses. Intrathoracic goiters were found in 42. The sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy of the scintigraphy for intrathoracic goiter were 93% (39/42), 100% (12/12), and 94% (51/54), respectively. Scintigraphic morphology, scanning technique, and pitfalls are discussed. The results show that most intrathoracic goiters do have thyroid function and that radioiodine scintigraphy is a definitive and cost-effective diagnostic procedure for this disease.

• Research Organization: Indiana Univ., Indianapolis
• OSTI ID: 6941825
• Journal Information: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Journal Name: AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States) Vol. 3; ISSN AAJRD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ACCURACY
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COUNTING TECHNIQUES
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DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DISEASES
ENDOCRINE DISEASES
ENDOCRINE GLANDS
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IODINE ISOTOPES
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