Normal uptake=cold nodules???

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Registered: 07-11-2003
Normal uptake=cold nodules???
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Thu, 11-09-2006 - 2:18pm

Hi,

I posted last week about my "normal" uptake scan yet the ultrasound found 2 nodules on both lobes....3cm and 2mm. After doing some research I believe I read that cold nodules do not take in the radioactive iodine. Is this why the nurse called me and said that my scan was "normal"???? I should also mention that all the endocrinologists in my area are booked up until May however after looking at my test/scan results they decided to put me in for Dec 5. The only person I have spoken to about the reults thus far is the nurse at my primary care's office. I am due for a lab review visit on Tues. and will of course ask the question of my doctor. In the meantime, am I correct in stating that when an uptake scan shows no nodules....that the nodule is cold or not functioning? Thanks!

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Registered: 03-20-2003
Sat, 11-11-2006 - 6:22pm
Now I'm confused.
 

Calley7