Is It Necessary To Cover Neck Area During Radiation Treatment For Goiter?

Posted on Thu, 5 Mar 2015

Question: I have an enlarged goitor and if I am doing my yearly mammograme, it is better to use a shield to cover the nect part since radiation might do some harm in the thyroid area?

Answered by Dr. Indranil Ghosh (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
it is not needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for your query.

The dose of radiation in mammogram is minimal. It has not been shown to be associated with thyroid cancer in any study.
XXXXXXX thyroid association also does not recommend shielding the thyroid during mammography.

I think that it answers your query. I will be available for further follow up queries, if any.

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