Effect of ¹³¹I therapy on 71 cases of hyperthyroidism complicated with hepatic dysfunction

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.