Thyrotoxicosis associated with distant metastatic follicular carcinoma of the thyroid.
In a man with metastatic follicular carcinoma of the thyroid, thyrotoxicosis developed after total thyroidectomy and was successfully treated with antithyroid medications. Treatment with radioactive iodine decreased the size of the distant metastasis and eventually diminished thyroid hormone production. Follicular carcinoma complicated by hyperthyroidism requires vigorous control of the hypermetabolic state. Treatment with radioactive iodine can effectively reduce metabolic complications and tumor bulk, and yields a remission rate as high as 33%.
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Bowden
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Jones
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000556:secondary; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*; D013965:Thyroidectomy / Q000009:adverse effects
D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes