title: Radio-iodine-induced hypoparathyroidism. A case report.
abstract: A 46-year-old Black woman who was treated with 131I for hyperthyroidism subsequently developed hypoparathyroidism, a very rare complication. The clinical and biochemical findings are presented and the relevant literature is discussed.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000188:drug therapy; D007011:Hypoparathyroidism / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes