Hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxicosis is a spectrum of clinical findings consistent with thyroid hormone excess. The former describes excess from the thyroid gland, whereas the latter can also be p...
Thyrotoxicosis is a hypermetabolic state in which energy production exceeds needs, causing increased heat production, diaphoresis, and even fever.
Thyrotoxicosis affects several differ...
Observation may be appropriate for patients with mild hyperthyroidism (TSH >0.1 or no symptoms) especially those who are young and with low risk of complications (atrial fibrillation, ost...
Repeat thyroid tests q3mo, CBC, and liver fu...
E05.81 Other thyrotoxicosis with thyrotoxic crisis or storm
E05.80 Other thyrotoxicosis without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
E05.1 Thyrotoxicosis with toxic single thyroid nodule
E05.2 Thyrotoxi...
Not all thyrotoxicoses are secondary to hyperthyroidism.
GD presents with hyperthyroidism, ophthalmopathy, and goiter.
Medical treatment for GD has a high relapse rate after stopping med...
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<bold><italic>Figure 18-9</bold> Thyroid gland in hyperthyroidism. A,</bold> Normal thyroid. <bold>B,</bold> Hyperthyroidism. Note the overgrowth (hyperplasia) of follicular epithelium.
<bold><italic>Figure 18-9</bold> Thyroid gland in hyperthyroidism. A,</bold> Normal thyroid. <bold>B,</bol...
<bold>FIGURE 21-13. Graves disease.</bold> A young woman with hyperthyroidism displays a mass in the neck and exophthalmos.