Hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxicosis is composed of a spectrum of clinical findings consistent with thyroid hormone excess. The former describes excess from the thyroid gland, whereas the latter c...
Thyrotoxicosis is a hypermetabolic state in which energy production exceeds needs, causing increased heat production, diaphoresis, and even fever.
Thyrotoxicosis affects several differ...
Decision of which patients to treat and how to treat should be individualized.
Observation may be appropriate for patients with mild hyperthyroidism (TSH >0.1 or with no symptoms) especial...
Repeat thyroid tests q3mo, CBC, and liver function tests (LFTs) on thioamide therapy; continue therapy with thioamides for 12 to 18 months.
After...
E05.90 Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
E05.20 Thyrotoxicosis w toxic multinod goiter w/o thyrotoxic crisis
E06.1 Subacute thyroiditis
E06.3 Autoimmune thyroiditi...
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.