tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020386515354656609.post2582755475692142110..comments2024-03-19T15:11:11.769-04:00Comments on Insights into Veterinary Endocrinology: Is Fine-Needle Aspiration Helpful in Diagnosing Thyroid Carcinomas in Cats?Dr. Mark E. Petersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804290441832222507noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020386515354656609.post-52393129045369541412013-01-21T13:21:58.234-05:002013-01-21T13:21:58.234-05:00Yes, you are absolutely correct. Treating cats wit...Yes, you are absolutely correct. Treating cats with radioiodine (I-131) will destroy the thyroid tumor (adenoma) so transformation to thyroid carcinoma cannot develop. Dr. Mark E. Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10804290441832222507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1020386515354656609.post-77432935504807363482013-01-21T10:50:49.902-05:002013-01-21T10:50:49.902-05:0020% of hyperthyroid cats eventually getting a thyr...20% of hyperthyroid cats eventually getting a thyroid carcinoma is a surprisingly high number to me. Traditionally, I have recommended either methimazole or I-133 as the best treatment options, the main advantages of I-133 being long term cost and hassle. However, in light of this number, it seems that I-133 might be the best solution medically as well - but I'm making the assumption that this group of cats would not be as likely to go on to getting a thyroid carcinoma. Is this a reasonable assumption and would you recommend I-133 for this reason?<br /><br />Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13510054519264329801noreply@blogger.com