Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

The hypothyroid stage of postpartum thyroiditis is managed with _____

What is the management of thyroid eye disease while awaiting review by an ophthalmologist? _____, artificial tears, eye protection (e.g. sunglasses) and head elevation while sleeping

Hint: Lifestyle

Aside from the typical investigations for graves disease (e.g. TFTs, antibody testing), what additional investigation may be indicated for thyroid eye disease? _____

_____thyroidism is associated with hyperlipidaemia

Which treatment for graves disease is known to worsen thyroid eye disease? _____

_____ is an autoimmune condition characterised by slow-growing rock-hard goitre

_____ is the most common complication of thyroid eye disease

_____ is a synthetic form of T3

Thyroid eye disease may cause compression of the _____ which can lead to vision loss without prompt treatment

Postpartum thyroiditis presents with a _____ goitre

Hint: Non-/tender