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Nuc thyroid scanthe thyroid gland appears unremarkable and of normal size. it demonstrates no dominant hot or cold nodules. the calculated raiu is 47.7%, which is within about normal limits (normal 10-30%). can you tell me what this means?

Q: nuc thyroid scanthe thyroid gland appears unremarkable and of normal size. it demonstrates no dominant hot or cold nodules. the calculated raiu is 47.7%, which is within about normal limits (normal 10-30%). can you tell me what this means?

: Someone typed something wrong. Check with lab that did NUC study.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Someone typed something wrong. Check with lab that did NUC study.

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Answered 3/5/2021

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A member asked:

Nuc thyroid scanthe thyroid gland appears unremarkable and of normal size. it demonstrates no dominant hot or cold nodules. the calculated raiu is 47.7%, which is within about normal limits (normal 10-30%). can you tell me what this means?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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