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1 online resource (321 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Editors; Contributors; 1: The laboratory and imaging approaches to thyroid disorders; Jacqueline Jonklaas and David S. Cooper; Introduction; Physiology of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis; Laboratory evaluation of thyroid function; Assays of thyroid hormones; Total serum iodothyronine concentrations; Determination of free T4 and T3 concentrations; Causes of increased T4 and/or T3 concentrations; Causes of decreased T4 and/or T3 concentrations; Assays of thyroid-stimulating hormones |
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Causes of hypothyrotropinemiaCauses of hyperthyrotropinemia; Specialized studies of thyroid function; Thyroglobulin; Thyroid autoantibodies; Tissue responses to thyroid hormone action; Laboratory evaluation for thyroid disease; Screening and case findings; Imaging approach to thyroid disease; Ultrasonography and nuclear medicine studies; Ultrasonography; Technique; Indications; Normal thyroid appearance; Diffuse thyroid disease; Thyroid nodules; Risk stratification systems for thyroid nodules; Lymph nodes; Nuclear medicine studies; Technique; Indications; Normal thyroid appearance |
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Diffuse thyroid diseaseThyroid nodules; Ectopic thyroid tissue; Thyroid cancer; References; 2: The diagnostic evaluation and management of hyperthyroidism due to Graves' disease, toxic nodules, and toxic multinodular goiter; David S. Cooper; Graves' disease; Introduction; Epidemiology; Pathophysiology; Diagnosis; Signs and symptoms; Laboratory diagnosis; Thyroid hormone and TSH levels; 24-hour radioiodine uptake; TSH receptor antibody measurements; Pitfalls; Treatment; Antithyroid drug therapy; Beta-adrenergic antagonist drugs; Potassium iodide therapy |
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Radioiodine (131 I) therapy for Graves' diseaseThyroidectomy for Graves' disease; Choice of therapy for Graves' disease: Summary; Treatment of Graves' ophthalmopathy and pretibial myxedema; Subclinical hyperthyroidism; Diagnosis; Treatment; Thyroid storm; Treatment (Table 2.6); Solitary toxic nodules; Introduction; Pathology; Pathogenesis; Clinical considerations; Diagnosis; Treatment; Other Treatment Modalities: Percutaneous Ethanol Injection (PEI), Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), and Laser Therapy; Toxic multinodular goiter; Introduction; Pathogenesis; Diagnosis; Treatment; References |
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3: ThyroiditisRobert C. Smallridge and Victor Bernet; Thyroiditis; Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis; Treatment; Silent thyroiditis (non-postpartum); Introduction; Epidemiology; Pathophysiology; Diagnosis; Treatment; Postpartum thyroiditis; Introduction; Epidemiology; Pathophysiology; Diagnosis; Treatment; Infectious/post-infectious thyroiditis; Introduction; Epidemiology; Pathophysiology; Diagnosis; Treatment; Subacute thyroiditis; Introduction; Epidemiology; Pathophysiology; Diagnosis; Treatment; Riedel' s thyroiditis; Etiology; Pathophysiology; Diagnosis; Treatment; Radiation thyroiditis |
| Summary |
The Third Edition of Medical Management of Thyroid Disease provides the most up-to-date practical guidance for the diagnosis and management of common and uncommon thyroid diseases. It reflects the advancement in guidelines and research for thyroid cancer, nodules and hypothyroidism; all presented in an accessible format with more illustrations and algorithms for management. The contributions of internationally renowned endocrinologists present the clinical aspects from the world's perspective. Key Features • Completely revised and updated • Reorganized with more algorithms for quick reference and enhanced usability • Edited by internationally renowned physicians in the field • Authoritative, comprehensive and yet easily digestible |
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calcitonin in the diagnosis of medullary thyroid cancer.
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diagnosis and management of subclinical hyperthyroidism.
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goiter.
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graves disease.
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hyperthyroidism.
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hypothyroidism.
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interferon therapy and amiodarone therapy.
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screening and case finding for thyroid disease.
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thyroiditis.
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thyroid disease.
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thyroid diseases.
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thyroid neoplasia.
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thyroid physiology, pathophysiology, and therapeutics.
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treating mild hyperthyroidism.
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treatments of advanced thyroid cancer.
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VEGF-inhibiting drugs.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Sipos, Jennifer
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| ISBN |
9781351267472 |
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1351267477 |
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