ea0028p348 | Thyroid | SFEBES2012
Collins Katherine
, Perros Petros
, Horsfield Julia
Background: Radioiodine is a safe and effective treatment for GravesÂ’ disease. Iatrogenic hypothyroidism is very common after treatment, but its onset is unpredictable. Even a short episode of hypothyroidism can result in significant morbidity and ideally should be avoided. In our centre a standard dose of radioiodine (400 MBq) is used, but for historical reasons two different protocols are used after radioiodine: Regimen A: regular clinical and biochemical monitoring and...