Thyrotoxicosis associated with distant metastatic follicular carcinoma of the thyroid

Journal Article · Mon Mar 31 23:00:00 EST 1986 · South. Med. J.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00007611-198604000-00022· OSTI ID:5426231

Bowden, W D; Jones, R E

In a man with metastatic follicular carcinoma of the thyroid, thyrotoxicosis developed after total thyroidectomy and was successfully treated with antithyroid medications. Treatment with radioactive iodine decreased the size of the distant metastasis and eventually diminished thyroid hormone production. Follicular carcinoma complicated by hyperthyroidism requires vigorous control of the hypermetabolic state. Treatment with radioactive iodine can effectively reduce metabolic complications and tumor bulk, and yields a remission rate as high as 33%.

• Research Organization: Letterman Army Medical Center, Presidio of San Francisco, CA
• OSTI ID: 5426231
• Journal Information: South. Med. J.; (United States), Journal Name: South. Med. J.; (United States) Vol. 4; ISSN SMJOA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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