Comparison of 99mTc Pertechnetate Thyroid Uptake Rates by Gamma Probe and Gamma Camera Methods for Differentiating Graves ’ Disease and Thyroiditis

Conclusion99mTc pertechnetate thyroid uptake rate measured by the camera method had higher diagnostic accuracy than the probe method for evaluating patients with thyrotoxicosis. Considering the diagnostic accuracy and patient convenience, the thyroid uptake rate measured by the camera method would be a good substitute for the probe method.
Source: Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging - Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research