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Thyroid Scan
Why It Is Done
A thyroid scan is done to:
- Find the cause of an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism).
- See whether Reference thyroid cancer Opens New Window has spread outside the thyroid gland. A whole-body scan will usually be done for this evaluation.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: Reference May 31, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Matthew I. Kim, MD - Endocrinology |
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