Thyrotoxicosis

Case presentation

A 29-year-old female is referred to the endocrinology department by her primary care physician after laboratory findings revealed hyperthyroidism. The test has been performed, after the patient experienced palpitations and nervousness for about eight to ten weeks. Her medical report does not indicate any illnesses or medications.

Initial laboratory testing performed in the primary care practice:

Free T4 (fT4): 58 pmol/L (Normal: 9–20 pmol/L)

Free T3 (fT3): 14 pmol/L (Normal: 3.5–6.5 pmol/L)

TSH: <0.01 mIU/L (Normal: 0.4–4.0 mIU/L)

Referral &

Emergency

Evaluation

History

Exam

Diagnostics

Management

Follow Up

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