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European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging
Published in: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 11/2010

01-11-2010 | Guidelines

EANM procedure guidelines for therapy of benign thyroid disease

Authors: Marcel P. M. Stokkel, Daria Handkiewicz Junak, Michael Lassmann, Markus Dietlein, Markus Luster

Published in: European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging | Issue 11/2010

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Abstract

The purpose of the present guidelines on the 131I therapy of benign thyroid disorders formulated by the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) Therapy Committee is to provide advice to nuclear medicine clinicians on how to treat benign thyroid conditions employing optimal 131I activities. The recommendations were formulated based on recent literature and expert opinion regarding rationale, indications and contraindications for the use of 131I procedures, as well as the adequate 131I activities in different thyroid disorders, and the administration and patient preparation techniques to be used. Recommendations are also provided on history and examinations before 131I therapy, patient counselling and precautions associated with 131I therapy. Furthermore, potential side effects and alternative treatment modalities are reviewed. Special attention is paid to these aspects in the treatment of children undergoing this procedure.
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Metadata
Title
EANM procedure guidelines for therapy of benign thyroid disease
Authors
Marcel P. M. Stokkel
Daria Handkiewicz Junak
Michael Lassmann
Markus Dietlein
Markus Luster
Publication date
01-11-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging / Issue 11/2010
Print ISSN: 1619-7070
Electronic ISSN: 1619-7089
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00259-010-1536-8

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