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what is 'radioactive iodine uptake'?
Definition for Radioactive iodine uptake
Radioactive iodine uptake is also known as: radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU)
Radioactive iodine uptake is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: subacute thyroiditis, Hashimoto's thyroiditis and Grave's disease.
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subacute thyroiditis
inflammation of thyroid following upper respiratory infection
Radioactive iodine uptake and subacute thyroiditis
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
autoimmune thyroid disorder
Radioactive iodine uptake and Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Grave's disease
increased thyroid hormone in blood
Radioactive iodine uptake and Grave's disease
goiter
enlarged thyroid gland
Radioactive iodine uptake and goiter
hyperthyroidism
increased thyroid hormone in blood
Radioactive iodine uptake and hyperthyroidism
hypothyroidism
low thyroid hormone in blood
Radioactive iodine uptake and hypothyroidism
toxic adenoma of thyroid
excess thyroid hormone produced by nodule in thyroid gland
Radioactive iodine uptake and toxic adenoma of thyroid
toxic multinodular goiter
increased thyroid hormone produced by nodules in thyroid gland
Radioactive iodine uptake and toxic multinodular goiter
McCune-Albright Syndrome
genetic disease with bone, pigmentation and hormonal problems
Radioactive iodine uptake and McCune-Albright Syndrome
thyroid storm
lifethreatening condition caused by uncontrolled production of excess thyroid hormone
Radioactive iodine uptake and thyroid storm
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Serum T4 free
Radioactive iodine uptake and Serum T4 free
Serum T3
Radioactive iodine uptake and Serum T3
Serum TSH
Radioactive iodine uptake and Serum TSH
Anti thyroperoxidase(anti TPO) antibody
Radioactive iodine uptake and Anti thyroperoxidase(anti TPO) antibody
Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Radioactive iodine uptake and Radioimmunoassay (RIA)
Fine Needle Biopsy of Thyroid
Radioactive iodine uptake and Fine Needle Biopsy of Thyroid
thyroid biopsy
Radioactive iodine uptake and thyroid biopsy
T3 resin uptake (T3RU)
Radioactive iodine uptake and T3 resin uptake (T3RU)
Ultrasonography neck
Radioactive iodine uptake and Ultrasonography neck
Thyroid scan
Use of radioactive material to detect thyroid disease
Radioactive iodine uptake and Thyroid scan
Thyroid ultrasonography
Radioactive iodine uptake and Thyroid ultrasonography
total T3:T4 ratio
Radioactive iodine uptake and total T3:T4 ratio
CT scan
Radioactive iodine uptake and CT scan
Thyroid function tests
Radioactive iodine uptake and Thyroid function tests
CT Thyroid
Radioactive iodine uptake and CT Thyroid
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Radioactive iodine uptake and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Thyroid
Radioactive iodine uptake and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Thyroid
Serum anti-TSH receptor antibodies
Radioactive iodine uptake and Serum anti-TSH receptor antibodies
Serum thyroglobulin (TG)
Radioactive iodine uptake and Serum thyroglobulin (TG)
Serum Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
Radioactive iodine uptake and Serum Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
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levothyroxine
Radioactive iodine uptake and levothyroxine
propranolol
Radioactive iodine uptake and propranolol
propranolol(inderal)
Radioactive iodine uptake and propranolol(inderal)
prednisone(deltasone)
Radioactive iodine uptake and prednisone(deltasone)
atenolol
Radioactive iodine uptake and atenolol
atenolol(tenormin )
Radioactive iodine uptake and atenolol(tenormin )
metoprolol
Radioactive iodine uptake and metoprolol
aspirin(easprin)
Radioactive iodine uptake and aspirin(easprin)
ibuprofen
Radioactive iodine uptake and ibuprofen
ibuprofen(motrin)
Radioactive iodine uptake and ibuprofen(motrin)
prednisone
Radioactive iodine uptake and prednisone
propylthiouracil
Radioactive iodine uptake and propylthiouracil
methimazole
Radioactive iodine uptake and methimazole
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Radioactive iodine uptake
Radioactive Iodine Uptake, or RAIU, is a test of thyroid function. ... Radioactive iodine uptake Thyroid Drugs Iodine and the Thyroid The Low Iodine ...
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Radioactive iodine uptake
Radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) is a test of thyroid function. It measures how much radioactive iodine is taken up by the thyroid gland in a given time period. ...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Radioactive iodine uptake
Radioactive iodine uptake. Contents of this page: Illustrations. Alternative Names. Definition ... Radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) is a test of thyroid function. ...
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Radioactive Iodine Uptake Test
A radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) test uses a radioactive tracer and a special ... A radioactive iodine uptake test is done to find problems with how the thyroid ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/radioactive-iodine-uptake-test
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The Normal Thyroidal Uptake of Iodine
Uptake of radioactive iodine in the thyroid of patients with impaired liver function. ... B, PANTALEO G. Radioactive iodine uptake studies in patients with ...
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Changes in the normal range of thyroidal radioiodine uptake
... A. New normal values for thyroid uptake of radioactive iodine. JAMA. ... of non-radioactive iodide on the course of radio-iodine uptake by the thyroid. ...
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Iodine-131 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... uptake and retention in tissues and lowering the relative proportion of radioactive iodine. ... iodine-131 is one of the radioactive isotopes of iodine ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radioiodine
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Thyroid Imaging Tests
Diagnosing thyroid disease is a process that can incorporate numerous factors, including clinical evaluation, blood tests, imaging tests, biopsies, and other tests. ...
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eMedicine - Hyperthyroidism : Article by Stephanie L Lee
... thyroid, very high radioactive iodine uptake, and excessive thyroid hormone ... scan shows no radioactive iodine uptake in the thyrotoxic phase ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1109.htm
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Focused Research and Product Development Goals, Medical Countermeasures ...
... iodide (KI), for example, can block radioactive iodine uptake by the thyroid. Radioactive iodine is present in waste from nuclear reactors and in fallout from ...
http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/research/topics/radnuc/program/Foc...
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MedlinePlus Herbs and Supplements: Iodine (I)
... to reduce levels of radioactive iodine uptake by the thyroid, thus reducing ... scientists have asserted that tumors may uptake more iodine than normal tissues. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/patient-iodine.html
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Thyroid Scan
A thyroid scan uses a radioactive tracer and a special camera to measure how ... it may be done with a radioactive iodine uptake test (RAIU) to check how well ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/thyroid-scan
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eMedicine - Goiter, Nontoxic : Article by Stephanie L Lee
Radioactive iodine therapy for nontoxic goiters was reintroduced in the 1990s. ... agents; amiodarone may block radioactive iodine uptake into the goiter ...
http://emedicine.com/med/topic919.htm
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ATSDR Oak Ridge Reservation: ORRHES Meeting Minutes
... amount of radioactive iodine is given, now I-123 is used, and measured in 24 hours. Patients with hyperthyroidism have a high level of radioactive iodine uptake. ...
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HAC/oakridge/meet/orr/m12_02p3.html
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Iodine trapping and thyroid function
Iodine trapping and thyroid function The active uptake of iodide (I - ) by the ... the circulating concentration and allows radioactive isotopes to be used to ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?rid=endocrin.section.249
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Iodine-123 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Iodine-123 is a radioactive isotope of iodine often used in single photon ... iodine, any cancer present will have a differing uptake of radio-iodine than ...
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Thyroid Problems After Pregnancy
After Pregnancy is a Common Time for Thyroid Problems ... Hypothyroidism / Hashimotos Symptoms & Risks Basic Info /Thyroid 101 Thyroid ...
http://thyroid.about.com/cs/pregnancy/a/postpartum.htm?terms...
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eMedicine Image Search
Absence of iodine I 123 radioactive iodine uptake in a patie. Goiter, Toxic Nodular. Patchy uptake of iodine I 123 in a toxic multinodular goiter. Hyperthyroidism ...
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Topics beginning with R
... test - thyroid see Thyroid scan. Radioactive iodine uptake ... RAIU see Radioactive iodine uptake. Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Random plasma renin see Renin ...
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Iodine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
... to radioactive iodine will cause thyroid uptake, as with all iodine, leading to ... in case of accidents that could lead to releases of radioactive iodine. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Iodine
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ATSDR - CSEM - Radiation Exposure from Iodine 131: Treatment and ...
To reduce internal exposure to I-131 by inhalation, residents of communities near a release could stay indoors with the ... the radioactive iodine uptake by ...
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/HEC/CSEM/iodine/treatment_management2.html
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Feline Hyperthyroidism -- Overactive Thyroid in Cats
Feline Hyperthyroidism: Frequently Asked Questions, Information About Overactive Thyroid Conditions in Cats, from Mary Shomon, your Thyroid Guide
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eMedicine - Thyroid Dysfunction Induced by Amiodarone Therapy : Article ...
It is a benzofuran-derived, iodine-rich compound with some structural similarity ... Radioactive iodine uptake studies are not helpful in the United States. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic3740.htm
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THE NATURE, DETERMINATION, AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE OF BLOOD IODINE: A ...
... of radioactive iodine uptake and protein-bound iodine estimations ... Uptake of radioactive iodine in the thyroid of patients with impaired liver function. ...
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Thyroid Biopsy
... and Parathyroid Ultrasound, Thyroid Scan, and Radioactive Iodine Uptake Test. ... are present, a radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) test is generally ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/thyroid-biopsy?page=4
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Radioactive contamination - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
If large quantities of radioactive iodine are inhaled or ingested, the thyroid ... On the other hand, radioactive iodine is used in the diagnosis and treatment of ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radioactive_contamination
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Topics beginning with Io-Iz
Skip navigation. Other encyclopedia topics: ... "Io-Iz" Iodine in diet. Iodine overdose. Iodine uptake test see Radioactive iodine uptake. Ions. Iontophoresis ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/encyclopedia_Io-Iz.htm
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Radioactive Iodine Uptake Test - Yahoo! Health
A radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) test uses a radioactive tracer and a special ... A radioactive iodine uptake test is done to find problems with how the thyroid ...
http://health.yahoo.com/hormone-symptoms/radioactive-iodine-...
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Hyperthyroidism
Defines hyperthyroidism. Explains normal function of the thyroid gland and ... Radioactive iodine uptake test. The radioactive iodine uptake test measures the ...
http://endocrine.niddk.nih.gov/pubs/Hyperthyroidism/index.htm
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Thyroid Function Tests
Radioactive Iodine Uptake The thyroid's avidity for iodide and the ease of ... ovarii with hyperthyroidism, the radioactive iodine uptake will again be low. ...
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/bv.fcgi?rid=cm.chapter.4228
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Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis: Procedures and Tests for Diagnosing Thyroid ...
... FNA, a nuclear scan / radioactive iodine uptake / RAI-U, CT scan, magnetic resonance imaging ... scan, also known as radioactive iodine uptake (RAI-U) scan. ...
http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroidcancer/a/diagnosis.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Radioactivity test
Radioactive iodine uptake test is a type of nuclear test performed to evaluate thyroid function. ... The patient ingests radioactive iodine (I-123 or I-131) ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/9806.htm
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eMedicine - Subacute Thyroiditis : Article by Stephanie L Lee
... condition is a very low radioactive iodine uptake by the thyroid (see Images 1-2) ... and use of radioactive iodine uptake measurement can distinguish Graves ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2276.htm
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Case report: Recurrent hamburger thyrotoxicosis
Low uptake of radioactive iodine, both at the current presentation and ... low uptake of radioactive iodine with low serum thyroglobulin level is strongly ...
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Understanding Graves' Disease -- Treatment
From symptoms to treatment to prevention, get the basics on Graves' disease ... radioactive iodine uptake test, which shows whether large quantities of iodine ...
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/understanding-graves-disease-treatment
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ATSDR - CSEM - Radiation Exposure from Iodine 131: Biological Fate
... and ingested (quantity of radioactive material measured in units of ... thyroid doses to be higher than doses in regions where iodine uptake was normal. ...
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/iodine/biologic_fate.html
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Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis ...
Learn about hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid gland) symptoms such as irritability, tachycardia, heat intolerance, ... Radioactive iodine is given after ...
http://www.medicinenet.com/hyperthyroidism/page5.htm
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Perchlorate and the Thyroid: Deconstructing A Questionable Industry ...
... index), thyroglobulin, TSH, and 14-hour radioactive iodine uptake were compared. ... a 60% increase in radioactive iodine uptake on factory workers' days ...
http://thyroid.about.com/od/toxictriggers/a/perchlorate.htm
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Electrolytes
Radioactive iodine uptake... Serum calcium. Serum chloride ... Radioactive iodine uptake. Serum calcium. Serum chloride. Serum magnesium. Serum phosphorus ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Electrolytes.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Colloid nodular goiter
Radioactive iodine uptake (normal or increased) Urinary excretion of iodine (low) ... hormone, treatment with radioactive iodine, antithyroid medication, or ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000383.htm
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eMedicine - Goiter, Toxic Nodular : Article by Anu Bhalla Davis
... radioactive iodine uptake into goiter; many herbal products contain iodine and should be discontinued prior to radioactive iodine uptake and therapy ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic920.htm
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Hypothyroidism in transgenic mice expressing IFN-? in the thyroid
... Thyrotropin (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, TSH), and Radioactive Iodine Uptake. ... Radioactive iodine uptake was measured by injecting under anesthesia 10 ?Ci of ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=26502
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Thyroid Testing and Diagnosis
radioactive iodine uptake. thyroid ultrasound. fine needle aspiration biopsy ... Nuclear Scan / Radioactive Iodine Uptake (RAI-U) ? which can tell whether a ...
http://thyroid.about.com/od/gettestedanddiagnosed/a/testdiagnose.htm?p=1
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eMedicine - Thyrotoxicosis : Article by John L Floyd
... uptake is elevated, radionuclide scans demonstrate a diffuse increase in iodine ... lymphocytic thyroiditis, thyrotoxicosis, and low radioactive iodine uptake. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/radio/topic315.htm
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Hyperthyroidism: Screening and diagnosis - MayoClinic.com
Radioactive iodine uptake test. ... A radioactive iodine uptake test isn't ... you may have a thyroid scan as part of a radioactive iodine uptake test. ...
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hyperthyroidism/DS00344/DSECTION=5
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Hyperthyroidism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Radioactive iodine is given after a routine iodine scan, and uptake of the ... Radioactive iodine ablation has been safely used for over 50 years, and the only ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperthyroid
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Diseases and Conditions Encyclopedia : Discovery Health
... asked to either drink a liquid or take a pill that contains radioactive iodine. ... The pattern of uptake often suggests a specific disease, which can ...
http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=1504
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Procedures/Diagnostic Tests
... a small amount of radioactive iodine to take by mouth. 4 ... Thyroid scan and thyroid uptake. You will be given a small amount of radioactive iodine by mouth. ...
http://www.cc.nih.gov/ccc/patient_education/procdiag/thyroidupt.pdf
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Electrolytes
Radioactive iodine uptake. Serum calcium. Serum chloride. Serum magnesium. Serum phosphorus ... It is important to keep a balance of electrolytes in your body, ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002350.htm
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Radioactive Iodine in the Treatment of Hyperthyroidism
... dose of I131 as to thyroid uptake, effective half-life, and roentgen dosage. ... Treatment of toxic adenomatous goiter by large doses of radioactive iodine. ...
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