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Thyroid pertechnetate scan in neonatal hyperthyroidism

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As an aid to diagnosis in a patient with neonatal hyperthyroidism, a thyroid99mTc sodium pertechnetate scan was performed. This demonstrated the diffusely enlarged gland typical of Graves’ disease with a gland uptake in the hyperthyroid range. Thein-vivo thyroid scan gives immediate diagnostic information and under appropriate conditions delivers to the neonatal thyroid a radiation dose comparable to that delivered by a plain chest x-ray.

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    A. C. Robinson, M. O’Connor, E. Tempany & M. J. Culler

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Robinson, A.C., O’Connor, M., Tempany, E. et al. Thyroid pertechnetate scan in neonatal hyperthyroidism. Ir J Med Sci 151, 22–23 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02940136

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