Hypothyroidism in patients treated with radiotherapy for head and neck carcinoma: standardised long-term follow-up study

Abstract

Control of thyroid function should be standardised for several years after treatment, particularly in patients with risk factors, such as those treated with telecobalt therapy, those with post-operative complications and for whom the thyroid parenchyma is included in the irradiated area (laryngeal or pharyngeal location and bilateral cervical radiation).