Increasing the radioiodine dose does not improve cure rates in severe Graves’ hyperthyroidism : a clinical trial with historical control

Objective. It is generally accepted that higher doses of radioiodine (131I) improve cure rates in Graves’ disease (GD). In this trial we sought to evaluate whether very high 131I doses increase the efficacy of treatment in severe GD. Design. Clinical trial with historical control. Patients with GD a...

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Main Author: Dora, José Miguel Silva (author)
Other Authors: Machado, Walter Escouto (author), Andrade, Vânia Araújo (author), Scheffel, Rafael Selbach (author), Maia, Ana Luiza Silva (author)
Format: other article
Language:eng
Published: 2015
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10183/111626
Country:Brazil
Oai:oai:www.lume.ufrgs.br:10183/111626