Table 4 Radionuclides used for evaluation and management of thyroid disorders[132]
Radionuclide | Radioactive emissions (keV*) | Half-life | Clinical use |
|---|---|---|---|
123 I | γ 159 keV | 13.2 hours | Thyroid and whole body scanning |
131 I | γ 364 keV | 8.09 days | Thyroid and whole body scanning |
β 637 keV | Treatment of Graves’ disease, toxic adenomas, thyroid cancer | ||
124 I | β+ (positron emitter) γ 603 keV | 4.2 days | Whole body scanning Dosimetry |
99m T c O 4 | γ 140 keV | 6 hours | Thyroid scanning |