Study note

Treatment sequence for diffuse toxic goitre

THE CONTEXT

Most patients follow an initial drug-treatment approach, with specified exceptions to the usual treatment sequence.

•

Most patients receive an initial course of antithyroid drugs, with radioiodine used for relapse.

•

Exceptions include patients who refuse radiation, have large goitres or progressive eye signs, or are pregnant.

NEETx

Learn. Practise. Remember.