Comparison between 99mTcO4− SPECT/CT and diagnostic 131I SPECT/CT for the detection of postoperative thyroid remnant in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer
Rongqin Zhang, Huiting Yang, Yan Zou, Yong Zhao, Rongfang Shen, Zhanwen Zhang · 2026
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Rongqin Zhang and colleagues compared two scans for finding leftover thyroid tissue after surgery in a 2026 study of 505 patients with differentiated thyroid cancer receiving radioiodine therapy. Judging the remnant accurately decides how ablation treatment is planned.
One scan used technetium tracer, the other a small diagnostic dose of iodine-131, each paired with three-dimensional imaging across eight neck regions. Sensitivity, accuracy measures, and links to blood hormone and antibody levels were compared against the full treatment scan. Patients had no spread to nodes or beyond, keeping the comparison clean. A cheaper or clearer pre-check could spare patients mistimed or needless treatment.
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| CREATOR | Rongqin Zhang, Huiting Yang, Yan Zou, Yong Zhao, Rongfang Shen, Zhanwen Zhang |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 40080 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |