thyroid

Question 1

what are risk factors for thyroid disease?

Answer 1

-women > 45
-hx autoimmune disorder
-hx of radiation
-post-partum
-strong family hx of thyroid disease
-medications (lithium, amiodarone)

Question 2

what is the goal dosing of thyroid replacement by weight for patients with hypothyroid?

Answer 2

1.6 mcg/kg of IBW

Question 3

if one thyroid cyst is aspirated and is non concerning for malignancy, can you just monitor the other cysts?

Answer 3

no, they each carry their own independent risk