anatomy

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Investigation

Although hyperthyroidism is clinically obvious, biochemical confirmation should be done before any treatment.

The measurement of serum TSH concentration is done because TSH levels are suppressed in hyperthyroidism. Diagnosis is confirmed with a raised free T4 or T3.  Then, measurement of radioactive iodine is done to determine the etiology of hyperthyroidism.

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