A 48-year-old woman has been found to have nodules on her thyroid that must be biopsied to determine whether or not they are malignant
Which of the following imaging techniques will be most helpful to the surgeon in visualization of the nodes for fine needle aspiration?
A)
Ultrasound
B)
Magnetic resonance imaging
C)
Radioactive scanning using radioiodine
D)
Radioactive scanning using sestamibi
Ans:
A
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Thyroid ultrasound is recommended for managing thyroid nodules and can aid in visualization of the nodule for biopsy (fine needle aspiration [FNA]), which is necessary to help distinguish benign from malignant etiology. Magnetic resonance imaging is the preferred choice for pituitary and hypothalamic imaging. Isotopic imaging includes radioactive scanning of the thyroid (e.g., using radioiodine), parathyroids (e.g., using sestamibi), and adrenals (e.g., using metaiodobenzylguanidine [MIBG] to detect pheochromocytoma).
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