hypothyroidism Flashcards
1
Q
which cancer is associated with hashimotos thyroiditis?
A
MALT lymphoma
a low grade B cell non Hodgkins lymphoma
this is also associated with H pylori
2
Q
which antibodies are associated with hashimotos?
A
anti-thyroid peroxidase (TPO)
anti-thyroglobulin (Tg) antibodies
3
Q
which sex is more affected by hashimotos?
A
women- 10x more
4
Q
which drug can cause hyper and hypothyroidism?
A
amioderone
5
Q
wha are causes pf hypothyroid?
A
- hashimotos
- subacute thyroiditis (de quervians)
- riedels thyroiditis
- postpartum
- lithium
- iodine deficiency
6
Q
what are typical blood results for someone with sick euthyroid?
A
- TSH will be normal
- T3/4 will be low
- treatments reverse once systemic illness resolves
