title: Hyperthyroidism: diagnosis and treatment.
abstract: The clinical diagnosis in cases of suspected hyperthyroidism is very valuable. Laboratory diagnosis rests largely on measurements of circulating thyroid hormones, with radio-iodine studies playing only a minor part. No one test is infallible and some understanding of basic physiological considerations is essential if serious errors are to be avoided. The choice of treatment plan is logically-based, but should take into account the quality of available services.
mesh_terms: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013956:Antithyroid Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006044:Goiter, Nodular / Q000175:diagnosis; D006111:Graves Disease / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy; D013963:Thyroid Hormones / Q000097:blood; D013965:Thyroidectomy; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000319:Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; D013956:Antithyroid Agents; D007457:Iodine Radioisotopes; D013963:Thyroid Hormones