Publications by authors named "Sarah J H Melin"
Article Synopsis
- A study examined the risk of primary hyperparathyroidism in patients treated for Graves' disease with either radioactive iodine (RAI) or thyroidectomy over a 22-year period.
- Researchers found that hypercalcemia, or elevated calcium levels, occurred more frequently in the RAI group (10%) compared to those who had thyroidectomy (6%), suggesting a potential link to RAI treatment.
- The evaluation for primary hyperparathyroidism was often inadequate, as 63% of patients with hypercalcemia had an "incomplete workup," indicating a significant possibility of underdiagnosis following RAI treatment.
