Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Weight loss is associated with _____thyroidism

_____ is the most common cause of malignant thyroid nodules

Auscultation of the thyroid in Grave's disease may reveal a _____

The initial investigation for thyroid nodules in GP is _____

In order to diagnose subclinical hypothyroidism, perform repeat _____ 3 months after the initial result

Hint: Investigation

_____ is a condition characterised by overproduction of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland

_____ hyperthyroidism: • TSH: ↓ • T4/T3: ↑

Patients with thyroid nodule(s) should have emergency hospital admission if they experience symptoms of _____

What is the likely diagnosis of multiple hot nodules found on thyroid scintigraphy? _____

Radioactive iodine uptake is _____ in Graves disease

Hint: Increased/Reduced