Radioactive iodine-induced psychosis.

摘要

To the Editor: The abrupt hypothyroidism from the pre-treatment protocol prior to the administration of radioactive iodine for thyroid carcinoma may cause susceptible individuals to become psychotic. The protocol involves the intentional creation of a severe, although brief, hypothyroid state. The following is a case of new-onset psychosis in a woman who underwent radioactive iodine treatment of thyroid follic-ular and papillary microcarcinoma.