Endocrinology & Diabetes — Flashcards
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_____thyroidism can cause ophthalmological features such as lid lag due to spasming of levator palpebrae superioris smooth muscle caused by increased sympathetic nervous system activity
In order to diagnose subclinical hypothyroidism, perform repeat _____ 3 months after the initial result
Hint: Investigation
The goitre associated with Grave's disease is _____
Hint: consistency?
TSH is _____ during the hypothyroid phase of de Quervain's thyroiditis
Hint: ↑/↔/↓
_____thyroidism can cause nail features such as onycholysis and clubbing
What are the _____ causes of thyroid nodules? • Thyroid carcinoma • Lymphoma
Hint: Benign/Malignant
Weight loss is associated with _____thyroidism
What additional medication is used in the management of severe thyrotoxicosis as a result of thyroid hormone overdose? _____
The first-line investigation in secondary care for thyroid nodule(s) is _____.
What auto-antibody is associated with postpartum thyroiditis? _____
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