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ea0056p1091 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2018

Utility of 99 Tc-MIBI scintigraphy for the assessment of thyroid nodules with bethesda III cytologies

Perez Marta Sanchez , Rey Lola Santos , Tome Ana Gloria Villas , Castro Ma Jesus Diez , Coll Teresa Canela , Garcia Marta Hernandez , Mellah Chadia Mizab , Carrasquilla Liliana Patricia Gutierrez , Riu Ferran Rius

Introduction: Up to 30% of the thyroid nodules studied with fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) are reported as Bethesda III, a category that does not rule out malignancy. One technique that could help to decide if there is a surgical indication is (99 m) Tc-sestaMIBI scintigraphy (MIBI).Material and methods: All patients with a Bethesda III result were prospectively included, and 99 Tc-MIBI scintigraphy was performed prior to surgery. All exams, includ...