In which of the following conditions Radioactive iodine can be used in grave&;s disease
Recurrence
Age < 40 years
Eiderly
Pregnant
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
Endocrinology and breast