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1
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describe the anatomy of the thyroid gland

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  • 2 lobes on either side of the thyroid cartilage

- joined by isthmus- occurs at level of the cricoid cartilage

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describe the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis

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Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), secreted by the hypothalamus, stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) which, in turn, stimulates release of thyroid hormones, or thyroxines (T3 and T4), from the thyroid gland.
-T3 exerts its effects on target organs by binding to DNA receptors in the nucleus. Both T3 and T4 exert negative feedback on the hypothalamic pituitary axis, regulating secretion of TRH and TSH.

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what is T3

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  • the biologically active form of thyroxine
  • exerts its effects on target organs by binding to DNA receptors in the nucleus
  • exerts neg. feedback on hypothalamic pit. axis, regulating secretion of TRH and TSH
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Describe TH metabolism

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  1. dietary iodine is converted to iodide in the stomach and taken up by follicular cells of the thyroid
  2. Iodide is used to iodinate tyrosine molecules on thryoglobulin (Tg)*
  3. The iodinated tyrosines take on two forms, monoiodotyrosine (MIT) and diiodotyrosine (DIT), which are coupled to form T3 or T4*
  4. T3 and T4 are released from Tg by peroxisomes
  • TSH stimulates proteolytic breakdown of thyroglobulin to release T3 and T4
  • these rxns are catalyzed by thyroid peroxidase (TPO)
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___ stimulates proteolytic breakdown of thyroglobulin (Tg) to release T3 and T4

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TSH

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tyrosine-rich protein

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thyroglobulin (Tg)

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Thyroid hormones exert their effects by __

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binding to nuclear receptors in the cells of target organs

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Is T3 or T4 more metabolically potent?

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T3

  • but T4 is secreted from thyroid in far greater quantity
    20: 1
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Most T3 is produced where/how

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outside of the thyroid by conversion of T4 to T3

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most thyroxine circulates in its ___ form

-only the___ form of thyroxine is biologically available

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bound- bound mostly to thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG)

free

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80% of T3 is produced ___

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outside of the thyroid by conversion from T4 (mostly in the liver)

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___% T3 and T4 is bound to plasma proteins

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Most (~99%)

  • mainly bound to thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG)
  • *only unbound form is biologically available
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what organ systems can TH (T3, T4) effect?

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  1. cardiac
  2. liver
  3. skeletal muscle
  4. kidney
  5. brain

*Thyroid hormones impact basal metabolic rate and exert various effects on several organ systems

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How do thyroid hormones effect the cardiac system

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  • O2 consumption
  • contractility
  • vascular resistance
  • cardiac output

*exaggerated effects w/ hyperthyroidism and decreased w/ hypo

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How do thyroid hormones effect the liver

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  • clearance
  • protein synthesis

*exaggerated effects w/ hyperthyroidism and decreased w/ hypo

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How do thyroid hormones effect the brain

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  • cognitive fxn

* exaggerated effects w/ hyperthyroidism and decreased w/ hypo

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How do thyroid hormones effect the kidney

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  • clearance rates
  • blood flow

*exaggerated effects w/ hyperthyroidism and decreased w/ hypo

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How do thyroid hormones effect skeletal muscles

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  • O2 consumption
  • Contractility
  • Protein synthesis
  • Blood flow

*exaggerated effects w/ hyperthyroidism and decreased w/ hypo

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Relevant PMH when assessing for thyroid disease

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  • past thyroid diseases
  • family hx
  • sx of hyper/hypo
  • autoimmune disorders (ex. DM1)
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What labs do you draw when you suspect thyroid disorder

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  1. Screen with TSH
    - 3rd generation assay
  2. T4
  3. T3 resin uptake
  4. Free T4
  5. Total T3
  6. Thyroid Antibodies
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what is the ultrasensitive gold-standard screening test for thyroid dysfunction?

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TSH

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Of the measures of thyroid hormone levels, ___ is by far the most useful

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free T4

*Total T4, Free T3 and T3 resin uptake are all affected by changes in protein levels in the circulation and are useful only in certain situations, such as in the case of hypo- or hyper-proteinemia.

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____ are all affected by changes in protein levels in the circulation and are useful only in certain situations, such as in the case of hypo- or hyper-proteinemia.

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Total T4, Free T3 and T3 resin uptake

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_____: Not useful for screening or for evaluation of hypothyroid states. Can be helpful in the evaluation of hyperthyroid states.

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T3 and free T3

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___: Affected by changes in thyroid-binding proteins

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Total T4

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what is a T3 resin uptake (T3UR)?

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  • Indirect measure of total T4.
  • Less commonly used since there are good FT4 assays available.
  • Can be helpful in hypo/hyper-protein states.
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27
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what thyroid antibodies can you check for thyroid disease

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Anti-TPO
Anti-Thyroglobulin (TgAb)
Anti-TSH receptor

  • helpful in diagnosing autoimmune thyroid disease
  • poor sensitivity and specificity
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what imaging is frequently used in assessing thyroid disease?

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  • nuclear medicine (thyroid scanand uptake)
  • US
  • FNA- US guided
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what is a thyroid scan and uptake test

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  • nuclear medicine
  • involves the injection of a radioactive technetium-labeled compound that accumulates in the thyroid.
  • The uptake of this compound is measured at 6 and 24 hours and compared with expected normal values. The “scan” is an image of the distribution of the radio-labeled compound in the thyroid.
  • Useful for evaluating nodules: “hot” (increased uptake) versus “cold” (decreased uptake)
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what are hot and cold nodules

and what are they commonly associated w/

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Hot= increased uptake (Graves’ disease)

Cold=decreased uptake (thyroiditis)

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when are US used for assessing thyroid disease?

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  • useful to characterize nodules and other lesions identified by physical exam or scanning
  • monitor change in size
  • distinguish solid from cystic lesions
  • FNA US guided
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The test of choice for evaluating solitary nodules in euthyroid patients

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FNA

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what are the values of high, normal, and low TSH?

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High: greater than 5 mU/ml
Normal: 0.5-5 mU/ml
Low: less than 0.5 mU/ml

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TSH is a “magnification marker”

-what does this mean?

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that small changes in circulating T4 cause proportionally larger shifts in TSH levels

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what is the relationship between TSH and free T4?

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  • linear, inverse relationship

- when T4 decreases, TSH increases

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overt thyroid disease is characterized by:

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  • abnormal TSH
  • abnormal free T4, T4, T3RU, T3
  • classic signs and sx of either hyper or hypthyroidism
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subclinical thyroid disease is characterized by:

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-Abnormal TSH
-Normal hormones:
Free T4, T4, T3RU
T3
-Subtle or no signs and symptoms of either hyper or hypothyroidism

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when does the ATA recommend you start screening for thyroid disease?

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  • beginning at age 35 and every 5 yrs thereafter

- more aggressive/frequent screening w/ pregnancy and autoimmune disease

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what does the USPSTF 2004 and AAFP 2004 recommend regarding thyroid screening?

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USPSTF 2004
Data for screening in nonpregnant adults “inconclusive.”

AAFP 2004
No evidence to support routine screening

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what is the prevalence of overt and subclinical hyperthyroidism?

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Overt: 2-4% in women. 0.2% in men
*15% of cases occur in patients 60 or older

Subclinical: 3-6% in the general population.
*Progress to overt disease 1-3% per year

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what is the most common etiology of overt hyperthyroidism

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Graves disease

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what is the most common etiology of subclinical hyperthyroidism

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over-zealous levothyroxine replacement

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tx of subclinical hyperthyroidism

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Treatment is controversial but consider in older patients with TSH less than 0.1

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is hyper or hypo-thyroidism more commmon?

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hypothyroidism

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45
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hyperthyroidism is ___ times more likely to occur in women and can occur throughout adulthood

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10

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46
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sx of overt hyperthyroidism

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  • Tachycardia
  • heat intolerance
  • hyperactive reflexes
  • hyperhidrosis (increased sweating)
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how do sx of hyperthyroidism differ in older ppl (70+) and younger than 50

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Older: incomplete or blunted physiologic responses, AF

Younger more: goiter, tremor, nervousness, hyperactive reflexes, increased sweating, increased appetite

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DDX/ other causes of hyperthyroidism

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  1. Graves’ Disease (60-80%)
  2. Hashitoxicosis
  3. Toxic adenoma (Solitary hot nodule)
  4. Multinodular goiter
  5. Thyroiditis: post-partum, subacute
  6. T3 Toxicosis
  7. Rare: TSH producing pituitary tumor
49
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what is Graves’ disease

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-an autoimmune disease in which antibodies bind to the TSH receptor and cause a TSH-like response

  • Antibodies directed against TSH receptor
  • Thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins (TSI)
  • Act like TSH
50
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how common is Ophthalmopathy in graves disease

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20-40%, severe in 5%

*less common in the modern era because of effective detection of early disease.

51
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what is ophthalmopathy

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an autoimmune inflammatory disorder affecting the orbit around the eye, characterized by upper eyelid retraction, lid lag, swelling, redness (erythema), conjunctivitis, and bulging eyes (exopthalmos)

52
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Graves’ disease occurs most commonly in who

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younger women, with a peak incidence between 20 and 40 years of age

53
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Goiters w/ graves disease depend on what

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age-dependent

examiner-dependent

54
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what is Hashitoxicosis

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Transient hyperthyroidism associated with the initial destructive phase of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, during which the thyroid is being destroyed by an autoimmune process, spilling thyroxine into the circulation.

55
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what is toxic adenoma

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-a nodule that secretes excessive thyroxine and typically occurs in younger patients (solitary hot nodule)

56
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who is toxic adenoma most commonly seen in

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younger patients

57
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  • Increased T3/T4 secretion in a single nodule

- Single nodule shows increased RAI uptake

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toxic adenoma

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what is toxic multinodular goiter

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generally a disease of elderly patients and manifests as diffuse nodular enlargement of the gland

59
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toxic multinodular goiter is most often seen in who

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Most common in older patients with history of goiter

60
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how do you evaluate for hyperthyroidism

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  1. check TSH and free T4
  2. if TSH is low and free T4 is high=hyper, and an uptake and scan will allow you to narrow ddx
    OR
  3. if TSH is low but free T4 is normal–> measure T3, you need to rule out T3 toxicosis
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High uptake with a diffuse/homongenous pattern suggests

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Graves’ Disease,

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high uptake with a single “hot” nodule suggests

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toxic adenoma

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high uptake with with multiple “hot” nodules suggests

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toxic multinodular goiter

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Low uptake suggests

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acute thyroiditis or over-treatment with levothyroxine

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what is T3 toxicosis

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an uncommon condition in which T3 levels are elevated

66
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Low TSH, normal FT4–> measure T3

  • Normal suggests: __
  • High suggests: __
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normal: Subclinical, medication, pregnancy, illness

high T3: T3 Toxicosis

67
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thyroid scan:

-Patchy, nodular uptake

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Hashimoto’s disease

Nodular disease

68
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tx of Graves disease

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sx management w/

  1. b-blockers
  2. steroids
  3. I131 ablation (radioactive thyroid ablation)
  4. antithyroid drugs
  5. surgery
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tx of Nodular disease

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sx management w/

  1. I131 ablation (radioactive thyroid ablation)
  2. antithyroid drugs
    - Not good long term
  3. surgery
70
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what it the most common treatment for Graves disease in the US

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Radioactive ablation with I-131

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SE of Radioactive ablation with I-131

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  • minimal SE except hypothyroidsim (70%)
  • most patients will require life-long supplementation with levothyroxine
  • Patients require close monitoring of thyroid function tests until euthyroidism has been established
  • 10% will require re-treatment with I131.
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clincial use/indications for antithyroid drug tx for hyperthyroidism

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  1. Long term management of Grave’s disease.
  2. Short term management of hyperthyroidism prior to I131 treatment or surgery.
  3. Rarely indicated long term in the treatment of Toxic Multinodular Goiter.
73
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what is the mechanism of action for antithyroid drugs

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Antithyroid drugs are thionamides and work by blocking thyroid peroxidase, thus inhibiting incorporation of iodide into tyrosine residues.

74
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commonly used anti-thyroid med

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  1. propylthiouracil (PTU)– TID dosing

2. methimazole (MMI)–1x day dosing

75
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when is propylthiouracil (PTU) preferred

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in pregnancy and nursing, for severe hyperthyroidism and thyroid storm

76
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what antithyroid drug is generally considered safer in non-pregnant patients.

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MMI

*lower incidence of major side effect

77
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what is the efficacy of antithyroid drug tx in Graves disease

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  • Virtually all patients will become euthyroid with ATD treatment
  • Usually euthyroid within 6-12 weeks.
  • Typically treat 12-24 mos., then taper.
  • Remission in only 40-50% of patients.
  • High doses allow shorter time to euthyroidism, but are not associated with higher remission rates
78
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Thionamides are very effective in achieving normal thyroid hormone levels but only ___ % of patients given a one to two year course remain in remission following drug cessation. The rest will require ___

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40-50%

ablation

79
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Side effects of ADT

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Minor (1-15%)

  • Rash (most common)
  • Fever
  • urticaria
  • joint pain
  • abnormal taste
  • Transient transaminase elevation (15-30% PTU)

Major:

  • Severe fulminant hepatitis (rare but higher w/ PTU)
  • Agranulocytosis (severe leukopenia) (.2-.5%)
  • Vasculitis

*severe fulminant hepatitis and agranulocytosis (severe leukopenia) can be fatal (rare)

80
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what are the stages of thyroiditis

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hyper–> hypo–> recovery

-typically presents as clinical hyperthyroidism, due to inflammation of thyroid follicular cells, followed by a period of hypothyroidism, as cellular function recovers to the point where the patient is euthyroid.

81
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types of thyroiditis

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  1. subacute granulomatous thyroiditis

2. subacute lymphocytic thryoiditis

82
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what is the presentation of subacute granulomatous thyroiditis

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  • Painful, tender, often follows a viral illness
  • Abrupt onset of thyrotoxicosis (50 %) due to inflamed gland
  • Hyperthyroidism typically lasts 3-6 weeks
  • Euthyroid by 6-12 months
83
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complications of subacute granulomatous thyroiditis

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  • Hyperthyroidism typically lasts 3-6 weeks
  • 10-15 % have persistent hypothyroidism
  • Must be distinguished from Graves’: RAI uptake helpful
84
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tx of subacute granulomatous thyroiditis

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  1. NSAIDS to start, prednisone if no improvement after 1 week (for pain and inflammation)
  2. Beta-blockers can be used to treat hyperthyroid symptoms
  3. Treatments are supportive and do not alter course
85
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Subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis is most commonly seen when

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post-partum

86
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presentation of Subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis

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  • Painless
  • Sporadic or Post-partum
  • Most likely autoimmune
87
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tx for Subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis

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tx is for hypo- or hyperthryroidism

88
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what drugs are known to induce thyroiditis

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amiodarone, interleukin, interferon

89
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If you suspect thyroiditis and there is pain and/or tenderness of the gland, it is likely ___

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subacute granulomatous thyroiditis.

90
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thyroiditis evaluation:
+ pain/tenderness
History of radiation or trauma

A

radiation or traumatic thryoiditis

91
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thyroiditis evaluation:
+ pain/tenderness
No history of radiation or trauma

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subacute granulomatous thyroiditis

92
Q

thyroiditis evaluation:
no pain/tenderness
meds associated w/ thyroiditis

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drug induced thyroidits

93
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thyroiditis evaluation:
no pain/tenderness
post-partum--> check \_\_\_ level
high or normal: \_\_
low: \_\_
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TSH

High or normal: post-partum or Hashimoto’s

Low: Post-partum vs Graves’ (RAI uptake to distinguish)

94
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thyroiditis evaluation:
no pain/tenderness
no meds associated w/ thyroiditis
no post-partum

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Hashimoto’s vs Subacute lymphocytic thyroiditis

95
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thyroid nodules are most commonly seen in who

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more common in women (4x more common)

(4-7 % of the population, but U/S studies suggest much higher incidence

96
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A palpable swelling in an otherwise normal thyroid

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thyroid nodule

97
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sx of thryoid nodules

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Most persons with nodules are euthyroid, asymptomatic and are typically discovered on thyroid palpation

98
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thyroid nodules suggestive of malignancy

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hard, fixed lesion, cervical lymphadenopathy, size greater than 4cm, hoarseness

*most are benign, only 5% are malignant

99
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evaluation of thyroid nodule on PE

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  1. check TSH
  2. if Euthyroid–> FNA
  3. if hyperthyroid–> Scan and uptake
    - Cold nodule: FNA
    - hot nodule: surgery vs radioactive iodine

*hot nodules are very unlikely to be malignant

100
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what is the prevalence of hypothyroidism and subclinical hypothyroidism

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hypo- 5% in the general population
-10-20% in women over age 60

subhypo- 4-8% in the general population
-9-16% in women over age 60

101
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what is considered subhhypothyriodism

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elevated TSH with normal free T4

102
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what percentage of subclinical hypothyroidism progress to overt disease?

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20-40%

103
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clinical sx of hypothyroidism

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  1. Weakness (99%)
  2. Skin changes (dry or coarse skin) (97%)
  3. Lethargy (91%)
  4. Slow speech (91%)
  5. Eyelid edema (90%)
  6. Cold sensation (89%)
  7. Decreased sweating (89)
  8. Cold skin (83%)
  9. Thick tongue (82%)
  10. Facial edema (79%)
  11. Coarse hair (76%)
  12. Skin pallor (67%)
  13. Forgetfulness (66%)
  14. Constipation (61%)
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ddx of primary hypothyroidism (95%)

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  1. Idiopathic (probably “burned out” thyroid from old Hashimoto)
  2. Hashimoto thyroiditis
  3. Surgically absent thyroid
  4. Post radioactive ablation
  5. Iodine deficiency
  6. Other
    * *always consider depression when you are thinking of hypothyroidism
105
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ddx of secondary hypothyroidism

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  1. congenital hypopituitarism
  2. pituitary/hypothalamic

secondary involve hypothalamic-pit. axis and are rare

106
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what sx do depression and hypothyroidism have in common?

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  1. Mood
  2. poor Concentration
  3. decreased Libido
  4. change in Appetite
  5. Fatigue
  6. Sleep disorder
  7. Wt gain
107
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what sx do hypothyroidism have that depression doesn’t have and vise-versa

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hypothyroid:
- bradycardia
- lipid disorder
- cold intolerance
- hair/skin changes
- goiter
- delayed DTRs

Depression:

  • Delusions
  • Suicidal ideation
  • insomnia
  • increased appetite
108
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what percent of pts in colorado taking thyroid medications have abnormal TSH?

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40%

**we in health care are not doing well in this area

109
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what is the treatment of hypothyroidism

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-Levothyroxine (T4): 1.6 mg/kg/day

  • Be very cautious – Elderly, Cardiac disease
  • T3 – no data to support this

*check TSH every 6-8 weeks until TSH level has stabilized between 1-2 mlU/L

110
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what is the goal TSH when treating hypothyroidism

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1-2 mlU/L (more stringent than normal screening range of 5-5 mIU/L)

  • except thyroid CA patients
  • monitor every 6-8 weeks after dose or brand changes bc Half-life = 7 days
111
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what is the half-life and therapeutic range of levothyroxine

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half-life = 7 days

Therapeutic range: 1-2 mlU/L (more stringent than normal screening range of 5-5 mIU/L)

112
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common causes of TSH variability in patients on levothyroxine

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  1. patient compliance
  2. Changes in thyroid hormone preparation
  3. Malabsorption syndromes
  4. Drug interactions: impaired levothyroxine absorption or altered metabolism
113
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subclinical hypothyroidism is associated with:

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  1. Progression to overt hypothyroidism
  2. Cardiac abnormalities: decreased function, increased risk CAD
  3. Mild “symptoms” of hypothyroidism.
  4. Hyperlipidemia
114
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what is the Tx of subclinical hypothyroidism

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  • Treatment has become very controversial.
  • “Not routinely recommended in patients with TSH 4.5-10”

*no studies that demonstrate clear benefit to treating at this stage

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