toxic multinodular goiter Flashcards
1
Q
What are toxic multinodular goiters?
A
- multiple mutations of TSH receptors
- occur in long standing goitres
- Hyperthyroidism
2
Q
Clinical features
A
- stridor
- dysphagia
- hyperthyroidism
3
Q
Ix
A
Thyroid scintigraphy -
shows iodine uptake by multiple hyperfunctioning nodules
4
Q
Mx
A
- Tx hyperthyroidism
2. Surgery/resection
