Thyroid Disease Flashcards
1
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What is Riedel’s thyroiditis?
A
Autoimmune thyroiditis causing hypothyroidism & goitre
- fibrous tissue replaces normal thyroid parenchyma
2
Q
What is De Quervain’s thyroiditis ?
A
Sub acute thyroiditis (mixed picture)
3
Q
Common symptoms of hypothyroidism
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4
Q
Causes of hypothyroidism
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5
Q
Common symptoms of hyperthyroidism
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6
Q
Causes of hyperthyroidism
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7
Q
MEN 1 syndromes
A
- pituitary tumour
- parathyroid hyperplasia
- pancreatic tumour
8
Q
Why does hyperthyroidism cause osteoporosis?
A
- high T3 inhibits the level of active vitamin D
- decreases ABSORPTION of calcium and phosphorus (intestine & kidney)
- increased EXCRETION of calcium and phosphorus (kidney)
