ROENTGEN IRRADIATION IN THE TREATMENT OF HYPERTHYROIDISM
- Resource Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Source
- Nippon Igaku Hoshasen Gakkai Zasshi (Japan); Vol: 23; Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-64
- Subject
- BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE CANCER
DISEASES
EFFICIENCY
HYPERTHYROIDISM
IODINE
METABOLISM
RADIATION DOSES
RADIOTHERAPY
THYROID
X RADIATION
- Language
- Japanese
- ISSN
- 0048-0428
For the treatment of hyperthyroidism, external x-ray irradiation of the gland was adopted. Tangential technique was used, and 50 r was given initially and increased until it reached 100 to 159 r. Frequency of irradiation was once a week. The basal metabolic rate as well as the iodine uptake of the thyroid gland were repeatedly measured to prevent the development of hypothyroidism. Usually therapy was discontinued when the basal metabolic rate dropped to +20% value. Nineteen cases of hyperthyroidism were treated by this external irradiation technique. Nine of them became euthyroid. Eight were still in hyperthyroidism but showed remarkable improvement. One case had no change. There was no case of hypothyroidism and neoplasm after this external therapy. Recurrences were seen in 2 cases. (auth)