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Radioiodine Therapy for Hyperthyroidism
source: The New England Journal of Medicine
year: 2011
authors: Douglas S. Ross
summary/abstract:A 37-year-old woman receives a diagnosis of Graves’ disease and is treated with methimazole for 1 year. After completing this treatment, she presents with recurrent symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Radioiodine ablation is recommended.
organization: Massachusetts General Hospital, USADOI: 10.1056/NEJMct1007101
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