Radionuclide Therapy
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Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Recipient
Explanation of Condition
Administration of a radioactive drug which accumulated in a target organ, delivering a toxic dose of radiation. Most commonly radio-iodine used for hyperthyroidsism (Graves disease).
Guidance
Unacceptable if given for malignancy or within the previous six months. Discuss with medical officer and inform transplant centre. See also Thyroid Disease.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Radioiodine
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012