Thyroid Flashcards
Secondary causes of Hypothyroidism
PRACtISPost operativeRadiotherapyAnti thyroid drugsCongenitalIodine defiencySecondary (low tsh)
Symptoms of Hypothyroidism
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Secondary causes of Hyperthyroidism
ETETE-Excessive T3/T4 therapy-Thyroid carcinoma (99% do not have)-Excess iodine-Toxic multinodular goiter -Ectopic thyroid tissue
Symptoms of hyperthyroidism
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