Thyroid Storm

Thyroid Storm

Aug 20, 2024 | 0 comments

Thyroid storm, also known as thyrotoxic crisis, is a rare but life-threatening condition characterised by an extreme exacerbation of thyrotoxicosis symptoms. It occurs in approximately 1-2% of patients with established hyperthyroidism. This medical emergency demands...
A 17-Year-Old Boy with a Neck Lump

A 17-Year-Old Boy with a Neck Lump

Dec 1, 2023 | 0 comments

A 17-year-old boy is concerned as he has noticed a lump in the middle of his neck. His mother has hypothyroidism and is concerned that her son may have it too. He has no other symptoms and is otherwise well. On examination, you note a painless swelling in the midline...
Interpreting Thyroid Function Tests

Interpreting Thyroid Function Tests

Sep 10, 2018 | 0 comments

The interpretation of thyroid function tests is a very popular exam topic. Thyroid disease is common, affecting approximately 1% of the female population, and there is a wide range of conditions affecting the thyroid gland, with a wide range of clinical features. For...