[Radioiodine (I-131) treatment of Graves' disease (author's transl)].
1973
H Rösler, and
J Kinser
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
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
D008297
Male
Males
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D011879
Radiotherapy Dosage
The total amount of radiation absorbed by tissues as a result of radiotherapy.
A common form of hyperthyroidism with a diffuse hyperplastic GOITER. It is an autoimmune disorder that produces antibodies against the THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE RECEPTOR. These autoantibodies activate the TSH receptor, thereby stimulating the THYROID GLAND and hypersecretion of THYROID HORMONES. These autoantibodies can also affect the eyes (GRAVES OPHTHALMOPATHY) and the skin (Graves dermopathy).
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.