Radioactive Iodine-Induced Graves' Disease in a Patient with Toxic Adenoma / 대한갑상선학회지
Journal of Korean Thyroid Association
;
: 98-102, 2015.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-195466
ABSTRACT
We report a rare case of radioactive iodine (RAI)-induced Graves' disease in a patient with toxic adenoma. A 42-year-old woman presented with neck masses. A hot nodule was detected on a thyroid scan, which suggested toxic adenoma. She was treated with RAI. Three months after the treatment, she complained of thyrotoxic symptoms such as weight loss, palpitation, diarrhea, and menstrual irregularity. A new thyroid scan showed diffuse increased uptake, while the toxic adenoma previously detected was now a cold nodule. Moreover, an increased level of antibodies against the thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor was detected. These findings indicated Graves' disease. Hence she was treated with anti-thyroid drug. This case serves as a reminder for physicians to consider RAI-induced Graves' disease if thyrotoxicosis is noted after RAI treatment.
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Main subject:
Radioisotopes
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Thyroid Gland
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Thyrotoxicosis
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Thyrotropin
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Weight Loss
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Adenoma
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Graves Disease
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Thyroid Nodule
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Diarrhea
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Iodine
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Thyroid Association
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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