Presentation
Thyroid uptake and scan was ordered as TSH was <0.005, evaluate for hyperthroidism.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
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There is increased thyroid uptake at 4 and 24 hour period on I-123 scan diffusely, consistent with Grave's disease.
Also seen is a prominent pyramidal lobe showing the increased radio active iodine uptake.
Case Discussion
Remember the anatomy of the thyroid gland, including variants, when reading the scan. No further work up needed.