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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Radiopharmaceutical Safety
  • Nuclear Medicine

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  • Accidental radioactive contamination poses risks in radiopharmaceutical manufacturing.
  • Iodine-131 (I) is used in thyroid carcinoma treatment, necessitating strict handling protocols.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document and analyze a case of accidental Iodine-131 contamination in a laboratory setting.
  • To assess the effectiveness of immediate decontamination procedures and evaluate the resulting radiation doses.

Main Methods:

  • Routine monitoring and surface contamination measurements.
  • Whole body counting for internal contamination assessment.
  • Dose estimation for skin and thyroid gland.
  • Cytogenetic analysis of peripheral lymphocytes.

Main Results:

  • Estimated Iodine-131 activity on hand: 12 MBq, resulting in a superficial skin dose of 33 Gy.
  • Thyroid gland uptake detected, leading to an estimated thyroid dose of 430 mGy.
  • Transient skin effects (dryness, desquamation) and a slight elevation in chromosomal aberrations were noted.

Conclusions:

  • Despite initial heavy contamination and high superficial skin dose, prompt action prevented severe long-term skin damage.
  • Internalization of Iodine-131 to the thyroid gland occurred, highlighting the importance of comprehensive monitoring.
  • Cytogenetic analysis suggests a biological response to the radiation exposure, warranting continued observation.