Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards

_____ is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism in iodine sufficient countries

_____ adenoma is the most common type of thyroid adenoma

The initial investigation for thyroid nodules in GP is _____

Which antibodies are associated with toxic multinodular goitre? _____

What is the likely diagnosis of a solitary hot nodule found on thyroid scintigraphy? _____

Myopathy of the _____ muscles may occur in patients with both hyper- and hypo-thyroidism

Hint: Distal/Proximal

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

_____tension with a wide pulse pressure is associated with hyperthyroidism

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

_____thyroidism can cause symptoms of sexual dysfunction, gynaecomastia and low libido in men due to raised levels of SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin)