We analyzed eight-three patients who received 3.7GBq (100mCi) or 7.4GBq (200mCi) after total thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer. This study consisted in clinical and lab analysis (amylase serum level), followed by iodine whole body scan. The sialoadenitis was defined by hyperamylasemia (> 200U/L). Eleven (13.25%) patients referred spontaneous local pain or after mastication post I 131 ablative therapy. Hyperamylasemia was detected in 31 (37.3%) patients in the second day after treatment. After seven days, serum amylase levels were in normal values […]