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

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

ANNALS OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE, cilt.27, sa.8, ss.694-699, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 27 Sayı: 8
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s12149-013-0705-9
  • Dergi Adı: ANNALS OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.694-699
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.