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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
hyperthyroid
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Jun 29, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 29, 2007 12:00AM
Without reference ranges for the t4 and t3 levels, it is tough -- but these levels appear high and the TSH low -- so this is HYPERthryoidism.
Further evaluation might include an I-123 uptake & scan, an ultrasound with color doppler blood flow and/or thyroid antibodies including TSH-Receptor Ab level as well as ESR. These tests sort out the cause of the hyperthyroidism and then the treatment options can be discussed.
If I only had one test I could do, probably the I-123 uptake and scan would give the most info....
for more info on hyperthyroidism, go to aace.com and check-out the patient resources.
Further evaluation might include an I-123 uptake & scan, an ultrasound with color doppler blood flow and/or thyroid antibodies including TSH-Receptor Ab level as well as ESR. These tests sort out the cause of the hyperthyroidism and then the treatment options can be discussed.
If I only had one test I could do, probably the I-123 uptake and scan would give the most info....
for more info on hyperthyroidism, go to aace.com and check-out the patient resources.
