Role of Tc99m Pertechnetate Scintigraphy in  Evaluation of thyroid Nodules with FNAC Results  Suspicious for Neoplasm

Dr Netra Pathak; Dr Sujit Nilegaonkar; Dr Vidya Rokade; Dr Sanjana Nemade; Dr Vrunda Rotte

Volume : III, Issue : VII, July - 2013

Role of Tc99m Pertechnetate Scintigraphy in Evaluation of thyroid Nodules with FNAC Results Suspicious for Neoplasm

Dr Netra Pathak, Dr Sujit Nilegaonkar, Dr Vidya Rokade, Dr Sanjana Nemade, Dr Vrunda Rotte

Abstract :

Various diagnostic techniques have been successfully used in the clinical management of cold nodules; however, the decision on whether to employ surgery or a conservative treatment is not always easy. This was prospective case study to determine the diagnostic value of Tc99m pertechnetate thyroid scan in evaluation of thyroid nodules having FNAC results suspicious for neoplasm and to compare results of Nuclear medicine based scans in preoperative assessment of thyroid nodules with standard imaging modalities considering histopathology report as gold standard. This study was conducted on 100 patients with thyroid nodules. After clinical examination these patients were subjected to various diagnostic tests .Cases were operated and evaluated for histopathological changes. Combined use of FNAC and thyroid scan will reduce the number of patients solitary thyroid nodules undergoing unnecessary surgery and will lead to proper planning of surgery in malignant cases