Acute radiation oedema of perithyroid tissues--a serious complication of the treatment of thyroid disorders with high doses of radioiodine.
D000328:Adult; D003348:Cortisone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D007456:Iodine Isotopes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011241:Prednisone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011874:Radiometry; D013964:Thyroid Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D013966:Thyroiditis / Q000209:etiology; D014140:Tracheotomy
D007456:Iodine Isotopes; D003348:Cortisone; D011241:Prednisone