Changes in conjunctival cytology and tear function tests with radioiodine treatment for hyperthyroidism

Koca, Gokhan; ACAR, UĞUR; Atilgan, Hasan; Acar, Damla; Altiparmak, Ugur; Demirel, Koray; Yalniz-Akkaya, Zuleyha; Ustun, Huseyin; Korkmaz, Meliha; Ornek, Firdevs

doi:10.1007/s12149-013-0705-9

Changes in conjunctival cytology and tear function tests with radioiodine treatment for hyperthyroidism

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Koca G., ACAR U., Atilgan H. I., Acar D. E., Altiparmak U. E., Demirel K., ...More

ANNALS OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE, vol.27, no.8, pp.694-699, 2013 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 27 Issue: 8
Publication Date: 2013
Doi Number: 10.1007/s12149-013-0705-9
Journal Name: ANNALS OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.694-699
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Radioiodine (RAI) is used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism and differentiated thyroid cancer. Radioiodine therapy is associated with dry eyes and some side effects are seen especially due to beta rays. In this study, the functional and cytological status of lacrimal glands after RAI therapy was evaluated.