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Use of Corticosteroids to Prevent Progression of Radioiodine Therapy for Hyperthyroidism
NEJM 321:1349-1352, 14031989., Bartalena,L.,et al, 1989
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Article Abstract
We conclude that systemic corticosteroid treatment prevents the exacerbations of Graves'ophthalmopathy that occur after radioiodine therapy in a substantial proportion of patients with hyperthyroidism who have some degree of ocular involvement before treatment.
 
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