Thyroid gland clinical Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cause of hypothyroidism?
A
- atrophic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto thyroiditis(englarged thyroid)
- Thyroid peroxidase antibodies present (TPO Abs
2
Q
How is hypothyroidism treated?
A
Levothyroxine
3
Q
What are some of the causes of thyrotoxicosis?
A
- Grave’s disease
- Toxic thyroid nodule
- Unregulated TSH excess(pituitary tumor)
- HCG mediated hyperthyroidism
- Excess thyroid hormone medication
- Thyroiditis
4
Q
How is hyperthyroidism treated?
A
- Medical: carbimazole& Propylthiouracil
- Radio iodine (avoid in thyroid eye disease)
- surgery
