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Cold nodule on nuclear thyroid scan

Case contributed by Gagandeep Singh
Diagnosis probable
Nuclear medicine

There is moderate sized area of negligible radiotracer accumulation at the left lower lobe. Findings are likely suggestive of cold nodule. Correlation with ultrasound recommended. 

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