Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

Subacute granulomatous thyroiditis (De Quervain's) is associated with a _____ goitre

Hint: Non-/tender

_____ is associated with Anti-TPO & Anti-Tg

What is the most common final outcome in patients with subacute granulomatous thyroiditis (De Quervain's)? _____

_____ is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in developed countries

_____ is characterised by inappropriate secretion of PTH from cells in the parathyroid gland irrespective of serum calcium concentration

Hint: Condition

Hashimoto's thyroiditis initially presents with transient _____thyroidism followed by hypothyroidism

The goitre associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis is _____

Hint: Painful/less

Vitamin D-dependent rickets type _____ is an autosomal recessive condition characterised by a mutation preventing the conversion of calcidiol into calcitriol

Hint: 1/2

Hyperparathyroidism is more common in _____

Hint: what sex?

Following diagnosis of hyperparathyroidism, patients may require _____ dietary supplements