Samenvatting
We present three patients with primary hypothyroidism after previous radiotherapy of the neck area. Myxoedema coma occurred in one of these patients. Lifelong follow-up of thyroid function is recommended after radiotherapy of the neck. Monitoring of thyroid function should be performed at least once a year by the radiation oncologist or by the general practitioner.
Vertaalde titel van de bijdrage | Hypothyroidism after radiotherapy of the neck area: monitoring of thyroid function is important |
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Originele taal-2 | Dutch |
Pagina's (van-tot) | A6714 |
Tijdschrift | Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde |
Volume | 158 |
Status | Published - 2014 |