does radiation treatment cure goiters?
<answer> No, use of radioactive iodine for the therapy of nontoxic goiter has been disappointing. <context> Treatment of hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism often reduces the size of a goiter. Thyroid hormone replacement is often required following surgical and radiation treatment of a goiter. Use of radioactive iodine for the therapy of nontoxic goiter has been disappointing and is controversial. Medical therapy of autonomous nodules with thyroid hormone is not indicated.