UNLABELLED In patients, who underwent thyroid surgery or treated with I-131 radioiodine previously for differentiated thyroid cancer, a second surgical intervention carries higher risks due to distortion of the natural anatomy and development of fibrotic/cicatricial tissue. In addition, accurate assessment of current status about extent of the disease is important in terms of success of the sur...

n engl j med 364;6 nejm.org february 10, 2011 542 This Journal feature begins with a case vignette that includes a therapeutic recommendation. A discussion of the clinical problem and the mechanism of benefit of this form of therapy follows. Major clinical studies, the clinical use of this therapy, and potential adverse effects are reviewed. Relevant formal guidelines, if they exist, are presen...

this is a retrospective study on clinical course and treatment response of patients with thyroid hot nodule, referred to nuclear medicine department of shariati hospital from 1360 to 1377. from the total 58 patients with average age of 43 yr and incidence peak of 40 yr, 81% were female and 19% were male. 64% of the patients were thyrotoxic and 36% were euthyroid at presentation. thyrotoxic symp...