Goiter Flashcards
1
Q
what is a common in areas with low iodine diets?
A
goiters.
2
Q
what are some sx of a goiter?
A
usually asymptomatic.
can be tracheal compression, respiratory distress, and failure is dysphagia is large enough.
3
Q
what are your lab findings with iodine deficiency goiters?
A
serum T$ and TSH are generally normal.
Thyroid Radioactive Iodine Uptake is elevated.
