A pregnant female Salma with thyrotoxicosis is planned for surgery. Before surgery can be done, her gland should be reduced in size and vascularity by administering:
(Ref: KDT 6/e p250) Iodides are commonly used to decrease the size and vascularity of thyroid gland before surgery. As this patient is pregnant, iodides and radioactive iodine is contraindicated. Propylthiouracil is safe in pregnancy and is used for this purpose.
Iodide ion
Propanolol
Propylthiouracil
Radioactive iodine
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