Thyroidectomy refusal and long-term anti-thyroid use in toxic multi-nodular goitre

Uwanuruochi K; Uwanuruochi V

Authors

Uwanuruochi K Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gregory University Uturu, Amachara Campus & Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3397-1511
Uwanuruochi V Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gregory University Uturu, Amachara Campus & Department of Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Nigeria

Keywords:

Thyroidectomy refusal, long-term anti-thyroid, toxic multi-nodular goitre

Abstract

Background: Definitive management for most patients with toxic goitres comprise thyroidectomy or radioiodine ablation.

Method: We report a middle aged woman who refused surgery on personal grounds, and in the absence of radioiodine was managed long-term with oral anti-thyroid.

Results: The clinical outcome was fair.

Conclusion: Our study, the first report of long-term anti-thyroid use from our centre, highlight the peculiarities of management under this scenario.