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ea0016p681 | Thyroid | ECE2008

Radioactive iodide therapy for high-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma

Lin Jen-Der , Lin Kun-Ju , Chao Tzu-Chieh , Hseuh Chuen

Radioactive iodide (131I) is an effective treatment modality for papillary and follicular thyroid carcinomas. This retrospective study analyzed the role of 131I therapy in high-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma patients after surgical thyroid removal.Methods: The study analyzed 1055 consecutive high-risk papillary thyroid cancer patients, including 825 females and 230 males who underwent near-total or total thyroidectomy and follow u...