THE METABOLISM OF RADIOIODINE AND RADIATION DOSAGE IN MAN

Journal Article · Fri Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1964 · Brit. J. Radiol.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1259/0007-1285-37-434-101· OSTI ID:4095784

Halnan, K E

The metabolism of iodine in man is briefly considered in relation to radiation dosage from radioactive iodine. The different isotopes of iodine are enumerated and their properties and uses mentioned. Radiation dosage to the thyroid gland and to the various tissues of the body is estimated, with special reference to I/sup 131/, I/sup 132/ and I/sup 133/ and attention is drawn to the relatively high dose given to the infant's thyroid, high mainly because of the low gland mass. Alteration in radioiodine metabolism because of thyroid disease and of administration of drugs is discussed. The hazards of radioiodine and methods of protection therefrom are considered. It is suggested that iodide administration is the most useful method. (auth)

• Research Organization: Christie Hospital and Holt Radium Inst., Manchester, Eng.
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-18-011587
• OSTI ID: 4095784
• Journal Information: Brit. J. Radiol., Journal Name: Brit. J. Radiol. Vol. Vol: 37
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

Related Subjects

AGE
BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
DISEASES
DRUGS
IODIDES
IODINE
IODINE 131
IODINE 132
IODINE 133
IODINE ISOTOPES
MAN
MEASURED VALUES
METABOLISM
RADIATION DOSES
RADIATION INJURIES
RADIATION PROTECTION
THYROID
TISSUES
TOXICITY
USES