toxic adenoma Flashcards

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pathophysiology of toxic adenoma

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  1. mutation of tsh receptor
  2. autonomous functioning of thyroid follicular cells
  3. on a single nodule
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clinical features of toxic adenoma

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hyperthyroidism

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Ix

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  1. TFTS

2. Thyroid iodine scintigraphy

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Results - TFT

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  1. T3 is high

2. TSH is low

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Results - Thyroid scintigraphy

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solitary, hot nodule

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Mx

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  1. beta blocker
  2. carbimazole
  3. Radioactive iodine ablation
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