Effect of ~(131)I therapy on 71 cases of hyperthyroidism complicated with hepatic dysfunction

Objective:To assess the effect of 131I therapy on patients with hyperthyroidism complicated with hepatic dysfunction.Methods:Clinical data of 71 cases of hyperthyroidism with liver damage were studied retrospectively.Results:Serum levels of FT3,FT4,aspartate aminotransferase,alanine aminotransferase,alkaline phosphatase,total bilirubin were obviously improved after 131I treatment(P0.05 to P0.01).Of the 71 cases,the liver function of 61 turned normal and 10 showed significant efficacy after 6 months,5 presented with hypothyroidism.Conclusions:131I is safe and effective in treating hyperthyroidism complicated with hepatic dysfunction.