Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

_____ hyperthyroidism: • TSH: ↓ • T4/T3: ↑

Patients with thyroid nodule(s) should have emergency hospital admission if they experience symptoms of _____

Which antibody is most commonly associated with subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis? _____

_____ is the most common cause of malignant thyroid nodules

Hyperthyroidism is more common in _____

Hint: Males/Females

What are the _____ causes of thyroid nodules? • Multinodular goitre • Thyroid adenoma • Hashimoto's thyroiditis • Cysts

Hint: Benign/Malignant

Radioactive iodine uptake is _____ in Graves disease

Hint: Increased/Reduced

Patients with _____ may experience hyperthyroidism following iodine excess (e.g. diet, contrast, amiodarone)

_____thyroidism can cause menstrual irregularities in women due to raised levels of SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin)

Iodine-induced hyperthyroidism may be induced by iodine excess from where? _____, contrast, amiodarone

Hint: Lifestyle