TSNM, Procedure Guideline for I-131 Treatment of Hyperthyroidism 2.0
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VOLUME: 1 ISSUE: 1
P: 44 - 49
March 2015

TSNM, Procedure Guideline for I-131 Treatment of Hyperthyroidism 2.0

Nucl Med Semin 2015;1(1):44-49
1. Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Tip Fakültesi, Nükleer Tip Anabilim Dali, Izmir, Türkiye
2. Kocaeli Devlet Hastanesi, Nükleer Tip Ünitesi, Kocaeli, Türkiye
3. Ege Üniversitesi Tip Fakültesi, Nükleer Tip Anabilim Dali Emekli Ögretim Üyesi, Izmir, Türkiye
4. Ankara Üniversitesi Tip Fakültesi, Nükleer Tip Anabilim Dali, Ankara, Türkiye
5. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Tip Fakültesi, Nükleer Tip Anabilim Dali, Denizli, Türkiye
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ABSTRACT

The goal of this guideline is to give advice to nuclear medicine specialists on how to treat hyperthyroidism with radioiodine and which doses should be used for treatment. The recommendations given below were developed based on the relevant literature and experience of the members of the study group. The guideline includes indications and contraindications for therapy and essential procedures before and after therapy. The possible alternative treatment options are also discussed.

Keywords:
Radioiodine therapy, hyperthyroidism, guideline, graves disease, thyrotoxicosis