Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

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

Hint: Investigation

Hyperreflexia is associated with _____thyroidism

The management of follicular adenoma of the thyroid is _____

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

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

Hint: ↑/↔/↓

Radioactive iodine uptake is _____ in toxic adenomas

Histological examination of toxic multinodular goitre will show patches of enlarged _____ cells

_____thyroidism causes upregulation/sensitisation of beta-adrenergic receptors leading to activation of the sympathetic nervous system

_____ is the most common cause of malignant thyroid nodules

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