pt with clinical features of hyperthyroidism when investigated found to have increased T4 level and decreased RAIU of thyroid .What is the diagnosis ?
usmleasr Forum Guru
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03/23/04 - 11:56 AM
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:roll: what is th ans asmi
asmi Forum Hero
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03/23/04 - 11:57 AM
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ingestion of exogenous thyroxine / factitious thyrotoxicosis
usmleasr Forum Guru
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03/23/04 - 12:14 PM
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good q thanks asmi
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03/23/04 - 10:22 PM
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There is anotherone::
Pt. with :arrow: Total serum T4 Increased :arrow: RTU Decreased :arrow: TSH normal :arrow: I131 uptake normal
What could be the possibility ?
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03/23/04 - 10:32 PM
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increased TBG( due to estrogens ) ..may be pt is on O.C. pills
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03/23/04 - 10:37 PM
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03/23/04 - 10:40 PM
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"Gul" wrote: There is anotherone::
Pt. with :arrow: Total serum T4 Increased ...if it is decreased :arrow: RTU Decreased...if it is increased :arrow: TSH normal :arrow: I131 uptake normal
