Hyperthyroidism or thyrotoxicosis is due to thyroid hormone excess. The former describes excess from the thyroid gland, whereas the latter can also be produced from another source.
In general, p...
Thyrotoxicosis is a hypermetabolic state in which energy production exceeds needs, causing increased heat production, diaphoresis, and even fever.
Thyrotoxicosis affects different syst...
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.
Thyroid storm is a medical emergency that needs hospitalization and...
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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.