Case report: dental considerations for managing a patient undergoing I-131 treatment for Graves' disease.
General dentists face many challenges when managing patients in an urgent care situation. Patients undergoing radioactive iodine therapy for Graves' disease pose a particular challenge, as they may exhibit a wide variety of symptoms during the active treatment phase. Proper management during the quarantine phase of treatment also involves a specific protocol for effective patient care.
Herren
Chris
C
Department of Oral Health Practice, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington, USA.
Lindroth
John
J
D000328:Adult; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D005260:Female; D006111:Graves Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000517:prevention & control; D011671:Pulpitis / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods; D016635:Universal Precautions
D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes