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== Introduction ==   

== Introduction ==   

[[Image:thyroid adenoma.jpg|right|thumb|125px|<small><center>'''Thyroid adenoma'''. Courtesy of T. Scase</center></small>]]

[[Image:thyroid adenoma.jpg|right|thumb|125px|<small><center>'''Thyroid adenoma'''. Courtesy of T. Scase</center></small>]]

The other therapy is '''radioactive iodine''' therapy. This is useful for intrathoracic thyroid nodules. It is a very simple, effective and safe method of treating hyperthyroidism. The main disadvantages are that the cat needs to be kept in a hospital environment in isolation. There are few, although number are increasing, hospitals in the UK that have this treatment available, and all take referrals.  

The other therapy is '''radioactive iodine''' therapy. This is useful for intrathoracic thyroid nodules. It is a very simple, effective and safe method of treating hyperthyroidism. The main disadvantages are that the cat needs to be kept in a hospital environment in isolation. There are few, although number are increasing, hospitals in the UK that have this treatment available, and all take referrals.  

== References ==

== References ==

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[[Category:Expert Review - Small Animal]][[Category:Endocrine Diseases - Cat]]

[[Category:Expert Review - Small Animal]][[Category:Endocrine Diseases - Cat]]

[[Category:Bones - Metabolic Pathology]]

[[Category:Bones - Metabolic Pathology]]

[[Category:Thyroid Gland - Pathology]]

[[Category:Thyroid Gland - Pathology]]