De Quervain's thyroiditis other imaging findings

De Quervain's thyroiditis Microchapters
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

24-hour iodine-123 uptake is decreased in de Quervain's thyroiditis.

Other Imaging Findings

24-Hour iodine-123 uptake is helpful in differentiating de Quervain's thyroiditis from other thyroid conditions. The uptake of iodine-123 is decreased in de Quervain's thyroiditis.

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