title: [Thyroid diagnosis 1993].
abstract: Functional disorders of the thyroid and thyroidal tumors are a common challenge in daily practice. TSH of the 2nd and the 3rd generation stand in first place of the biochemical parameters in use. The FT4-test serves as confirming investigation. Additional investigations are reserved for special indications. Fine-needle aspiration performed by an experienced endocrinologist has the highest value to determine the benign character of a tumor of the thyroid. Anatomy can be optimally visualized by the modern ultrasound techniques. The most important indication for scintigraphy today is a scheduled therapy with radioactive iodine.
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Klinik, Kantonsspital, Luzern.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wimpfheimer
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D006801:Humans; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013959:Thyroid Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D013960:Thyroid Function Tests; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D013963:Thyroid Hormones / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000097:blood; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D013963:Thyroid Hormones; D013972:Thyrotropin; D013974:Thyroxine
vernacular_title: Schilddrüsendiagnostik 1993.