A Rare Case Report of an Autonomous Thyroid Nodule (ATN) in a Young Woman from Bali: Restoration of Thyroid Uptake and Improvement in Thyroid Function After Radioactive Iodine (RAI) Therapy

Cerdika Jurnal Ilmiah Indonesia 2026 Open access

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Authors: W. Riski Widya Mulyani, Putu Ayu Sri Saraswati, Priska Gusti Wulandari, Ni Wayan Meindra Wirtayani, Lisa Herawati Diah
DOI: 10.59141/cerdika.v6i3.3378
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Abstract

Introduction: Autonomic thyroid nodules (NTOs) are hot nodules that produce thyroid hormones independently of TSH, suppress the surrounding parenchyma, and can give rise to subclinical or manifest hyperthyroidism. Radioactive iodine (RAI) is the definitive non-surgical therapy of choice due to its effectiveness and safety. A 29-year-old woman with a 3-year-old progressive right neck lump, asymptomatic, taking methimazole 2.5 mg/day routinely. Initial examination (May 2023) showed right ATN with subclinical hyperthyroidism (TSH

Fields of Study & Subjects

Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Thyroid Disorders and Treatments Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery

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Journal / source
Cerdika Jurnal Ilmiah Indonesia
Volume
6
Issue
3
Pages
872–880
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN