Nontoxic goiter refers to thyroid gland enlargement without hyperthyroidism.Thyroid hormones suppressive therapy is not effective in shrinking large goiters.For those with high surgical risk or refused to surgery, a nonoperative reduction of the thyroid volume would be desirable. Iodine 131 therapy for volume reduction in non toxic goiter is a safe, cost effective and effective treatment. This makes this form of therapy a more choice for patients with large nontoxic goiter.

Radioiodine therapy is a safe, cost-effective, and effective treatment for nontoxic goiter, offering a more choice for patients with large nontoxic goiters.

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Radioiodine therapy for nontoxic goiter

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