title: Hyperthyroidism and the single lobe.
abstract: A practical approach to the hyperthyroid patient with a single lobe visualized on thyroid scintigraphy, and its impact on therapy is discussed. An illustrative case is also presented.
mesh_terms: D000236:Adenoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m; D013960:Thyroid Function Tests; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography
chemical_list: D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D013670:Sodium Pertechnetate Tc 99m