Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The treatment of hyperthyroidism is complex. Radio-iodine administration remains the definitive option despite debate regarding optimum dosage and strategy.Method: Thyroid status in all patients receiving first dose radio-iodine over a 5 year period was reviewed at 3, 6, 12 and (most at) 24 months. Radio-iodine doses were individualised depending on thyroid gland size, co-morbidities and patient choice. The objective was euthyroidism with h...