Chromosome Translocation Frequency after Radioiodine Thyroid Remnant Ablation: A Comparison between Recombinant Human Thyrotropin Stimulation and Prolonged Levothyroxine Withdrawal
Author(s) -
Anna Chiara Frigo,
Angela Dardano,
Elisa Danese,
Maria Vittoria Davì,
Paolo Moghetti,
Chiara Colato,
Giuseppe Francia,
Franca Bernardi,
Claudio Traino,
Fabio Monzani,
M Ferdeghini
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
the journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.206
H-Index - 353
eISSN - 1945-7197
pISSN - 0021-972X
DOI - 10.1210/jc.2008-2830
Subject(s) - levothyroxine , medicine , endocrinology , recombinant dna , thyroid , ablation , thyroid carcinoma , stimulation , chromosomal translocation , hormone , biology , gene , biochemistry
Thyroid remnant ablation of differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) patients is traditionally performed after levothyroxine withdrawal. Recombinant human TSH (rhTSH) administration increases serum TSH levels without inducing hypothyroidism.
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