Hypothyroidism following iodine-131 therapy

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

OSTI ID:5635438

Hays, M T

A teaching editorial dealing with the hypothyroidism side effect of Iodine-131 radiotherapy is presented. The author reviews two articles in this issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine on the subject, discusses Graves' disease, Iodine 125 radiotherapy, and the patient-physician relationship when dealing with the problem. (JMT)

• Research Organization: VA Medical Center, Martinez, CA
• OSTI ID: 5635438
• Journal Information: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 23:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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