Influence of Radioiodine Therapy on Oral Health and Salivary Production in Patients With Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma
Authors' conclusion
Good or very good oral health was observed in 60% of patients with DTC after RIT, 15% reported hyposalivation, and 13%, frequent xerostomia. Higher number and higher total activity of radioiodine administered, as well as reduction in the volume and heterogeneous texture of parotid gland on ultrasound were predictive factors of lower salivary flow.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) after ablative and/or adjuvant RAI
- Participants
- 67 patients
- Outcome
- Oral health and salivary production after RAI
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
- Oral health very good or good
- 60%
- No dental plaque or a slight amount
- 84%
- Normal-looking gums
- 53%
- Reported hyposalivation
- 15%
- Frequent xerostomia
- 13%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Influence of Radioiodine Therapy on Oral Health and Salivary Production in Patients With Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma. Endocr Pract. Published 10 January 2025. doi:10.
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