Incidence of hypothyroidism occurring long after iodine-131 therapy for hyperthyroidism

Journal Article · Mon Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5703131

Holm, L E; Lundell, G; Israelsson, A; Dahlgvist, I

We have studied the long-term incidence of hypothyroidism in 4,473 formerly hyperthyroid patients given I-131 therapy between 1951 and 1975. The mean age at the first I-131 treatment was 56 yr. Six percent developed hypothyroidism within one year of therapy, and 72% within 26 yr. Prior antithyroid medication did not affect the incidence of hypothyroidism. Patients cured with one dose of I-131 had a lower cumulative long-term incidence of hypothyroidism than those requiring more than one dose.

• Research Organization: Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
• OSTI ID: 5703131
• Journal Information: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 23:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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