Radioiodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. 2006


Radioiodine (131I), a radioactive isotope of iodine, is widely used for the treatment of patients with thyroid disorders, particularly hyperthyroidism. Its use in hyperthyroidism has increased in the UK since we last reviewed this subject (e.g. from a total of 8,000 doses in 1982 to 10,000 in 2003/4). Here we reconsider the use of radioactive iodine in adults with hyperthyroidism, including how it compares with antithyroid drugs and surgery, the other therapies for hyperthyroidism.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D006980 Hyperthyroidism Hypersecretion of THYROID HORMONES from the THYROID GLAND. Elevated levels of thyroid hormones increase BASAL METABOLIC RATE. Hyperthyroid,Primary Hyperthyroidism,Hyperthyroidism, Primary,Hyperthyroids
D007457 Iodine Radioisotopes Unstable isotopes of iodine that decay or disintegrate emitting radiation. I atoms with atomic weights 117-139, except I 127, are radioactive iodine isotopes. Radioisotopes, Iodine
D011832 Radiation Injuries Harmful effects of non-experimental exposure to ionizing or non-ionizing radiation in VERTEBRATES. Radiation Sickness,Radiation Syndrome,Injuries, Radiation,Injury, Radiation,Radiation Injury,Radiation Sicknesses,Radiation Syndromes,Sickness, Radiation,Sicknesses, Radiation,Syndrome, Radiation,Syndromes, Radiation
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D013956 Antithyroid Agents Agents that are used to treat hyperthyroidism by reducing the excessive production of thyroid hormones. Antithyroid Agent,Antithyroid Drug,Goitrogen,Goitrogens,Thyroid Antagonists,Antithyroid Drugs,Antithyroid Effect,Antithyroid Effects,Agent, Antithyroid,Agents, Antithyroid,Antagonists, Thyroid,Drug, Antithyroid,Drugs, Antithyroid,Effect, Antithyroid,Effects, Antithyroid

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