Dosimetric determination of I-131 activity in the treatment of recurrent, nontoxic, multinodular goiter

Although surgical treatment of nontoxic multinodular goiter remains the most effective therapy, I-131 is a reasonable alternative in cases where thyroidectomy is not appropriate. Selection of I-131 activity in the management of nontoxic multinodular goiter has largely been empirical. The use of dosi...

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Published in:Clinical nuclear medicine 1993-06, Vol.18 (6), p.491-494
Main Authors: BAREIS, C. J, BUSHNELL, D. L, KAUFMAN, G. E, SPARAGANA, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Endocrine glands
Goiter, Nodular - diagnostic imaging
Goiter, Nodular - radiotherapy
Goiter, Nodular - therapy
Humans
Iodine Radioisotopes - therapeutic use
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Radiotherapy Dosage
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Recurrence
Thyroidectomy
Thyroxine - therapeutic use
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Although surgical treatment of nontoxic multinodular goiter remains the most effective therapy, I-131 is a reasonable alternative in cases where thyroidectomy is not appropriate. Selection of I-131 activity in the management of nontoxic multinodular goiter has largely been empirical. The use of dosimetric measurements in guiding I-131 therapy in the treatment of a patient with a recurrent, nontoxic, multinodular goiter is described.
ISSN:0363-9762
1536-0229
DOI:10.1097/00003072-199306000-00006