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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Radioactive iodine ... concern for nodular thyroid ... Graves disease – ... management options ... Hyperthyroidism #Hyperthyroid
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Hyperthyroidism: • Graves ... increased radioactive iodine ... increased radioactive iodine ... decreased radioactive iodine ... decreased radioactive iodine
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
Graves' Disease ... 2 years • No thyroid ... cost Radioactive Iodine ... Surgery: • Quick and ... Disease #Treatment #Management