Endocrine Abstracts

Thiazolidinediones have demonstrated some efficacy in promoting radioiodine uptake of previously poorly radioiodine-responsive thyroid cancers. We describe the effect of rosiglitazone, in promoting uptake in thyroid metastatic tissue with weak uptake in order to treatment with radioiodine in two patients.Case 1: A 62-year-old woman with thyroid cancer and negative I-131 body scan post therapy (150 mCi) with presence of recurrent disease (PET positive in ...