Chapter 57: Thyroid Gland- Toxic Multinodular Goiter Flashcards
1
Q
What is it also known as?
A
Plummer’s disease
2
Q
What is it?
A
Multiple thyroid nodules with one or more nodules producing thyroid hormone, resulting in hyperfunctioning thyroid (hyperthyroidism or a “toxic” thyroid state)
3
Q
What medication may bring on hyperthyroidism with a multinodular
goiter?
A
Amiodarone (or any iodine-containing medication/contrast)
4
Q
How is the hyperfunctioning nodule(s) localized?
A
131I radionuclide scan
5
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Surgically remove hyperfunctioning nodule(s) with lobectomy or near total thyroidectomy