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I-131 Scintigraphy Scan

I-131 Scintigraphy scan is a radioactive iodine therapy used for imaging and treating medullary thyroid cancer. Dry eyes, dry mouth, loss of taste sensation, and nausea are some side effects observed after having treatment with radioactive iodine therapy.

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Is biopsy necessary for neck swelling?

Query: Hi doctor, I had a swelling developed on my neck overnight 10 days ago. I went to a doctor who did an ultrasound and took thyroid function blood tests. He said it as a 1.1 x 1.1 inch cyst with 0.3 x 0.3 inch tumor or nodule with some calcification. He took some of the cyst liquid and sent away for t...  Read Full »

Dr. Divakara. P

Dr. Divakara. P

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A cyst being malignant is very unlikely. But, a nodule definitely needs evaluation though you do not have any symptoms. I recommend you to first get I-131 scintigraphy scan followed by FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology). This is irrespective of cyst fluid report.   Read Full »

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