SPECIAL THYROID TESTS I Flashcards

1
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differentiate causes of hyperthyroidism

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RAIU

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2
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Evaluates response to anti thyroid drug therapy

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T3 suppression test

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3
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remove thyroid mass to check for malignancy

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Needle biopsy

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4
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measured to assess presence of anti-thyroid antibodies

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Thyroid antibodies

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5
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diagnosis of hypothyroidism in borderline cases

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TSH measurement

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