SAQ 1406 – Hyperthyroidism examination and thyroid function interpretation

A 45-year-old woman is referred to the ED with hyperthyroidism based on abnormal community thyroid function tests.

List four examination features that would be consistent with thyrotoxicosis.

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Complete the table with the expected TFT results in primary and secondary hyperthyroidism.

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Condition | T4 | TSH<br /> Primary hyperthyroidism | |<br /> Secondary hyperthyroidism | |

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List three different causes of primary hyperthyroidism. For each, give a discriminatory examination finding that would suggest it.

(Marked out of 6.0)
Cause | Examination finding<br /> |<br /> |<br /> |

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