Long term outcome after toxic nodular goitre

ConclusionOne advantage of treating TNG with RAI over surgery might be lost due to the seemingly similar incidence of hypothyroidism. The need for up to five treatments is rarely described  and indicates that the treatment of TNG can be more complex than expected. This circumstance and the long-term QoL impairments are reminders of the chronic nature of hyperthyroidism from TNG.
Source: Thyroid Research - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research