Radioiodine whole body imaging

Abstract

Radioiodine imaging is an important diagnostic modality for the evaluation of well-differentiated thyroid carcinoma. A basic understanding of the physics, radioisotopes, equipment, and imaging techniques help the endocrinologist fully comprehend the logistics, interpretation, strengths, and weaknesses of this diagnostic tool. This chapter presents a primer of the subjects noted in Table 1. © 2006 Humana Press Inc.