Abstract:
Objective:To assess the effect of
131I therapy on patients with hyperthyroidism complicated with hepatic dysfunction.
Methods:Clinical data of 71 cases of hyperthyroidism with liver damage were studied retrospectively.
Results:Serum levels of FT3,FT4,aspartate aminotransferase,alanine aminotransferase,alkaline phosphatase,total bilirubin were obviously improved after
131I treatment (
P<0.05 to
P<0.01).Of the 71 cases,the liver function of 61 turned normal and 10 showed significant efficacy after 6 months,5 presented with hypothyroidism.
Conclusions:131I is safe and effective in treating hyperthyroidism complicated with hepatic dysfunction.