A thyroid uptake study assesses gland anatomy and function. It can help evaluate and diagnose processes associated with clinical thyroid hormone dysfunction as well as detect areas of abnormality like nodules for which biopsy may be needed.
Treatment/Procedure: Thyroid Uptake & Scan
Areas of Expertise for Thyroid Uptake & Scan
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Nuclear Medicine (Part of Radiology)
Nuclear medicine is a specialized area of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive materials to diagnose and and treat various diseases.