The effect of short-term treatment with lithium carbonate on the outcome of radioiodine therapy in patients with long-lasting Graves ’ hyperthyroidism

ConclusionThe short-term treatment with LiCO3 as an adjunct to131I improves efficacy of RIT in patients with long-lasting GH. A success of RIT achieves faster in lithium-treated than in RI group. Treatment with LiCO3 for 7  days prevents transient worsening of hyperthyroidism after RIT. Short-term use of LiCO3 shows no toxic side effects.
Source: Annals of Nuclear Medicine - Category: Nuclear Medicine Source Type: research