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ea0063p406 | Thyroid 1 | ECE2019

Exacerbation of thyrotoxicosis following radioiodine therapy in benign thyroid diseases: can it be predicted?

Hanafy Ahmed , Holmes Simon , Britton Jason , Pereira Olivia

Introduction: Radioactive iodine (RAI) is an effective and widely used treatment for thyrotoxicosis. Post-radioiodine thyrotoxicosis is a well-known side effect of RAI. This is usually mild and easily controlled mostly with beta blockers but sometimes needs anti-thyroid drugs (ATD).Aim of the study: To assess the incidence and predictors of post-radioiodine thyrotoxicosis.Methods: Retrospective analysis of 86 patients who had RAI t...