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ea0037gp.23.09 | Thyroid – diagnosis | ECE2015

Low/undetectable pre-ablation thyroglobulin in well-differentiated thyroid cancer patients with positive post-ablative 131I whole body scans: causes and consequences

Guelho Daniela , Alban Fernando , Melo Miguel , Ribeiro Cristina , Paiva Isabel , Moreno Carolina , Vicente Nuno , Cardoso Luis , Martins Diana , Oliveira Diana , Balsa Margarida , Costa Gracinda , Carrilho Francisco

Introduction: In patients with well-differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) low/undetectable thyroglobulin (Tg) at time of remnant ablation usually reflects a complete previous surgery. However, in a small percentage (6.3–16%) it can represent false negative values.Objectives: Evaluate the frequency of patients with low/undectable Tg at time of remnant ablation with locoregional or distant lesions at post-ablative 131I whole body scan (WBS) a...