1
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what does primary thyroid disease affect
A
the gland itself
2
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what can primary thyroid disease occur with
A
with or without goitre, usually AI
3
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what is secondary thyroid disease caused by?
A
hypothalamic or pituitary disease with no thyroid pathology
4
Q
diagnosis of primary hypothyroidism
A
free T3/4 low and TSH high
5
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diagnosis of primary hyperthyroidism
A
free T3/4 high and TSH low
6
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secondary hypothyroidism diagnosis
A
free T3/4 low and TSH low/normal
7
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secondary hyperthyroidism
A
free T3/4 high and TSH high/normal
Endocrine: The Thyroid
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