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Jentashapir Journal of Cellular and Molecular Biology
Official Journal of Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences
Long-term follow-up for the results of the treatment with Anti-Thyroid Drugs, Radioactive iodine and surgery in patients with Graves, disease
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Published online:Oct 31, 2014
Article type:Letter
Received:Jul 15, 2012
Accepted:Dec 29, 2012
How to Cite:Long-term follow-up for the results of the treatment with Anti-Thyroid Drugs, Radioactive iodine and surgery in patients with Graves, disease.4(5):417-423.
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In a retrospective study
580 patients with Graves disease were evaluated. They were treated with one of the treatment methods from October 1999 until September 2005. Using a questionnaire that related data were collected: demographic information
onset of disease
the recurrence rate incidence of hyperthyroidism and side effects of treatment were collected. Out of 580 patients enrolled the study
268 (46%) were treated with anti-thyroid drugs (for 18 months at least)
284 (49%) with radioactive iodine and 28 (5%) underwent the surgery. Recurrence rates of hyperthyroidism after treatment with anti-thyroid drugs
iodine therapy and surgery were recorded at 53%
8%
14%
respectively (P<
0/001). Hypothyroidism occurence after three methods was 6%
74% and 71%
respectively. Overall
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