1
Q
what does primary thyroid disease affect?
A
the thyroid itself
2
Q
what causes secondary thyroid disease?
A
hypothalamic or pituitary disease
3
Q
diagnosis of primary hypothyroidism
A
free T3/4 low
TSH high
4
Q
diagnosis of primary hyperthyroidism
A
free T3/4 high
TSH low
5
Q
diagnosis of secondary hypothyroidism
A
free T3/4 low
TSH low/ normal
6
Q
secondary hyperthyroidism
A
free T3/4 high
TSH high/normal
7
Q
what is sub-clinical thyroid disease?
A
low or high TSH with a normal T3/4 which risks progression to overt
8
Q
when should you avoid checking TFTs?
A
unwell patients as TSH is initially suppressed but then rises in recovery
known as non-thyroidal illness/ sick euthyroid syndrome
Endocrine 2020
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Decks in class (35)
# Cards
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Pharmacology50
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Biochemistry24
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Sodium and Water Balance25
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Calcium Homeostasis15
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Genetics17
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Anatomy29
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Radiology10
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T1DM19
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T2DM17
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GDM and MODY15
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Microvascular Complications12
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Diabetic Emergencies14
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Diabetes in Pregnancy6
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The Thyroid and Parathyroids18
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Thyroid Disorders8
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Hyperthyroid Conditions27
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Hypothyroid Conditions14
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Thyroid Neoplasms18
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Thyroid Conditions in Pregnancy9
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Parathyroid Disorders20
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Calcium Disorders19
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The Pituitary10
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Posterior Pituitary Syndromes7
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Pituitary Disorders45
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The Adrenal Glands14
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Adrenal Gland Problems35
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Endocrine Bone Problems21
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Reproductive Endocrinology22
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Ovulatory Disorders25
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Infertility24
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Male Hypogonadism23
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4th Year Thyroid20
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4th Year Pituitary28
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4th Year Adrenal Glands7
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4th Year Pancreas13
