[Hyperthyroidism and radioiodine therapy].

Abstract

In hyperthyroidism three major treatment modalities are currently available: antithyroid drugs, radioiodine and surgery, each of which presents advantages and restrictions (Surk et al.,1990). RAIT is considered as the most comfortable and economical approach of hyperthyroidism treatment caused by Graves disease or toxic nodular goiter. Such treatment is indicated in patients with/or without functional autonomy to normalize thyroid function, and to reduce thyroid volume (Meier et al., 2002).