From: A mathematical model of optimized radioiodine-131 therapy of Graves' hyperthyroidism
Thyroid grade | Standard | Expected |
---|---|---|
 | activity | Outcome of therapy |
0 | 185 Mbq | 85% cure and less than |
Not easily visible even with neck | Â | Â |
extension. Just palpable (Est 10 g) | Â | 10% hypothyroid at 1 |
I | 259 MBq | year. |
Visible only with neck extension but easily | Â | Â |
Palpable (Est 20 g) | Â | Â |
II | 370 MBq | Â |
Visible without neck extension (Est 40 g) | Â | Â |
III | 444 MBq | Â |
Visible easily from afar (Est 80 g) | Â | Â |