Difference between revisions of "Hyperthyroidism"

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==Diagnosis==
 
==Diagnosis==
  
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#T4 Assay
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#T4 and TSH assay
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==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
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#Surgical - Thyroidectomy
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#Medical - Thiamazole blocks synthesis of T3 and T4.
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#Radioactive Iodine

Revision as of 13:33, 4 August 2009



Category:WikiClinical FelineCow

Pathophysiology

Signalment

Presentation/Clinical Signs

  1. Weight loss
  2. Cardiovascular effects
  3. Palpable goitre
  4. Hyperactive
  5. Polyuria
  6. Polydipsia

Diagnosis

  1. T4 Assay
  2. T4 and TSH assay

Treatment

  1. Surgical - Thyroidectomy
  2. Medical - Thiamazole blocks synthesis of T3 and T4.
  3. Radioactive Iodine