title: [Hypothyroidism after radiotherapy of the neck area: monitoring of thyroid function is important].
abstract: We present three patients with primary hypothyroidism after previous radiotherapy of the neck area. Myxoedema coma occurred in one of these patients. Lifelong follow-up of thyroid function is recommended after radiotherapy of the neck. Monitoring of thyroid function should be performed at least once a year by the radiation oncologist or by the general practitioner.
authors.affiliation: Universitair Medisch Centrum Groningen, Groningen.
authors.forename: Marije
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Smit
authors.forename: Michiel N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Kerstens
authors.forename: Marjolein J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Boomsma-van Holten
authors.forename: Klaas
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: van der Meer
authors.forename: Jan G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Zijlstra
authors.forename: Thera P
authors.initials: TP
authors.lastname: Links
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013960:Thyroid Function Tests
vernacular_title: Hypothyreoïdie na bestraling van de hals: controle van de schildklierfunctie is belangrijk.