In which of the following conditions Radioactive iodine can be used in grave&;s disease
Correct Answer: Age < 40 years
Description: Disaadvantages of radio active iodine include exacerbation of cardiac arrhythmias, paicularly in older patients, possible fetal damage in pregnant women, worsening ophthalmic problems, and rare but possibly life-threatening thyroid storm Patients who have Graves disease refractory to RAI also should be considered for thyroidectomy Source: Sabiston 20th edition Pg : 892
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