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ea0051p002 | Thyroid | BSPED2017

Radioactive Iodine therapy for the management of hyperthyroidism in children and adolescents

Wilkinson Ingrid C E Wilkinson , Meso Muriel , Rowse Victoria , Joel Emily , Morris Elizabeth , Price Leanne , Storr Helen L , Drake William M

Background: Radioactive iodine therapy (RAI) is established as a safe and effective treatment for adults with Grave’s disease. As thyrotoxicosis in children is rare, it is difficult to obtain high quality evidence about the safety and efficacy of RAI. We present data from our centre between 2007 and 2017.Methods: 20 paediatric patients with hyperthyroidism (16F), median age 15.7 years (range 10.8–19.3) had RAI in our centre either one or two do...