Changes in the pulmonary function test after radioactive iodine treatment in patients with pulmonary metastases of differentiated thyroid cancer.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Pulmonary function test (PFT) is a useful tool for an objective assessment of respiratory function. Impaired pulmonary function is critical for the survival and quality of life in patients with pulmonary metastases of solid cancers including thyroid cancer. This study aimed to evaluate clinical factors associated with severely impaired pulmonary function by serial assessment with PFT in patients with pulmonary metastasis of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) who received radioactive iodine treatment (RAIT).

Patients

This retrospective study enrolled 31 patients who underwent serial PFTs before and after RAIT for pulmonary metastasis of DTC. We evaluated the risk factors for severe impairment of pulmonary function.

Results

The median age of the patients was

SUBMITTER: Jang EK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4414613 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature