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Results 1 - 10 of 23 for "Iodine," Radioactive OR radioactive iodine
  1. Radioactive iodine uptake 
    Radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) tests thyroid function. It measures how much radioactive iodine is taken up by your thyroid gland in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003689.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Thyroid scan 
    A thyroid scan uses a radioactive iodine tracer to examine the structure and function of the thyroid gland. This test is often done together with a radioactive iodine ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003829.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Radioiodine therapy 
    Radioiodine therapy uses radioactive iodine to kill thyroid cells and shrink the thyroid gland. It is used to treat certain diseases of the thyroid ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007702.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Graves disease 
    ... measure levels of TSH, T3, and free T4 Radioactive iodine uptake and scan This disease may also affect ... May be used as a long-term treatment Radioactive iodine is given by mouth. It then concentrates in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000358.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Hyperthyroidism 
    ... of the thyroid may also be needed, including: Radioactive iodine uptake and scan Thyroid ultrasound (rarely) ... block the effects of the extra thyroid hormone Radioactive iodine to destroy the thyroid gland and stop the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000356.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Simple goiter 
    ... the goiter is due to a lack of iodine Radioactive iodine to shrink the gland if the thyroid is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001178.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Iodine poisoning 
    ... Dyes and inks Lugol's solution Pima syrup Potassium iodide Radioactive iodine used for certain medical tests or the treatment ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002658.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Thyroid uptake test (image) 
    Radioactive iodine uptake test is a type of nuclear test performed to evaluate thyroid function. The patient ingests radioactive iodine (I-123 or I-131) capsules or liquid. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9806.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Toxic nodular goiter 
    ... thyroid stimulating hormone) Thyroid uptake and scan or radioactive iodine uptake Thyroid ultrasound ... long term treatment Radioiodine therapy may be used. Radioactive iodine is given by mouth. It concentrates in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000317.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Thyroid cancer - papillary carcinoma 
    Thyroid cancer treatment may include: Surgery Radioactive iodine therapy Thyroid suppression therapy (thyroid hormone replacement therapy) External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) Surgery is done to remove as much of the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000331.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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