[Hyperthyroidism--advantages and disadvantages of pharmacologic, surgical, and radioactive iodine treatments]

The choice of optimal therapy for hyperthyroidism is determined by the etiology. While radioiodine is the optimal choice for the treatment of autonomous nodules, the management of Graves' disease is somewhat controversial. Nevertheless, the detailed discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the various therapeutic options allows to establish an individual treatment plan for each patient. Severely hyperthyroid or pregnant patients pose additional problems, which should be resolved in close collaboration of a general practitioner with an endocrinologist.