Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Toxic adenomas cause _____thyroidism

Patients with _____ may experience hyperthyroidism following iodine excess (e.g. diet, contrast, amiodarone)

_____tension with a wide pulse pressure is associated with hyperthyroidism

What is the likely diagnosis of a solitary hot nodule found on thyroid scintigraphy? _____

Myopathy of the _____ muscles may occur in patients with hyper/hypothyroidism

Hint: Distal/Proximal

TSH is _____ during the hypothyroid phase of de Quervain's thyroiditis

Hint: ↑/↔/↓

What is the first-line investigation for hyperthyroidism? _____

_____ is an autoimmune condition characterised by hyperthyroidism induced by autoantibodies to TSH receptors (TRAbs)

de Quervain's thyroiditis is associated with _____ antibodies

Untreated hyperthyroidism can cause what cardiac arrhythmia? _____