Sialadenitis after radioiodine therapy. Analysis of factors that influence the response to medical treatment

Conclusion Incidence of 131I-induced sialadenitis was similar to that reported by other authors. Age, mean cumulative dose of 131I, and involvement of parotid and submaxillary glands did not condition response to CMT; however, male sex was a conditioning factor. Symptom persistence for more than 15 days makes instillation into the Stensen's duct advisable. This is an effective and safe method to avoid surgical excision of salivary glands.
Source: Endocrinologia y Nutricion - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research