Permanent hypoparathyroidism following radioiodine treatment for hyperthyroidism.
Persistent hypoparathyroidism following 131I treatment is a rare but recognized complication. A case is presented, where a relatively small dose of 131I produced persistent hypocalcaemia.
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Park Clinic, 4 Gorky Terrce, Kolkata-700 :017, India.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006996:Hypocalcemia / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology; D007011:Hypoparathyroidism / Q000097:blood / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012008:Recurrence
D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes