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toxic multinodular goiter Flashcards

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What are toxic multinodular goiters?

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  1. multiple mutations of TSH receptors
  2. occur in long standing goitres
  3. Hyperthyroidism
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Clinical features

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  1. stridor
  2. dysphagia
  3. hyperthyroidism
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Ix

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Thyroid scintigraphy -

shows iodine uptake by multiple hyperfunctioning nodules

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Mx

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  1. Tx hyperthyroidism

2. Surgery/resection

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