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ea0037ep933 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2015

False positive post RAI scan in a subject with papillary thyroid cancer secondary to urine contamination

Aydin Sebnem , Ozmen Nafiye Direktor , Mousa Umut , Koseoglulari Osman , Sav Hasan

Introduction: Radioactive iodine (RAI) for remnant ablation and post RAI scanning are very frequently employed modalities in differentiated thyroid cancers (DTC). Radioactive iodine is secreted into physiological secretions such as tears and urine. In this case report we present a case who received RAI for DTC with a surprising post RAI scan compatible with multiple metastases.Case report: A 53-year-old male subject underwent total thyroidectomy and ipsi...