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  • Title: Thyrotoxicosis - investigation and management .
    Author: Gilbert J.
    Journal: Clin Med (Lond); 2017 Jun; 17(3):274-277. PubMed ID: 28572231.
    Abstract:
    Graves' disease (GD) and toxic nodular (TN) goitre account for most cases of thyrotoxicosis associated with hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is confirmed with measurement of a suppressed serum thyrotropin concentration (TSH) and elevated free thyroid hormones. The three therapeutic options are antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine and surgery. Thionamides achieve long-term remission in 35% of cases. Many centres administer fixed doses of iodine-131; larger doses result in improved rates of cure at the cost of hypothyroidism. Surgery is usually considered for patients who have a large goitre, compressive symptoms or significant ophthalmopathy.
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