Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Radioiodine therapy using I131 is a well established, safe, cheap and effective treatment for thyrotoxicosis. Current recommendations support the administration of 400-550 Mbq. At this centre, we use a dose of 550 Mbq with the aim of minimising the chance of the patient remaining thyrotoxic following therapy.Aims: To determine (a) the thyroid status of patients following treatment with I131 at a dose of 550 Mbq, (b) the ...