toxic adenoma Flashcards
1
Q
pathophysiology of toxic adenoma
A
- mutation of tsh receptor
- autonomous functioning of thyroid follicular cells
- on a single nodule
2
Q
clinical features of toxic adenoma
A
hyperthyroidism
3
Q
Ix
A
- TFTS
2. Thyroid iodine scintigraphy
4
Q
Results - TFT
A
- T3 is high
2. TSH is low
5
Q
Results - Thyroid scintigraphy
A
solitary, hot nodule
6
Q
Mx
A
- beta blocker
- carbimazole
- Radioactive iodine ablation