Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: The use of radioiodine is a common treatment for differentiated thyroid cancer. However, special care should be exercised in treating patients who are on hemodialysis, due to the renal elimination of the radionuclide, which implies several technical difficulties and safety concerns. We have previously described the procedure and the short-term outcome and safety in three patients (Jimenez et al, Thyroid 2001; 11(11):1031–1034). Our results showed that the ra...