ASAP Live Session: Thyroid Disorders - Thursday, September 21, 2023: 7:00-8:00 pm ET-Thyroid Disorders

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Video Summary

The video addressed several cases related to thyroid disorders. In the first case, a 62-year-old woman was diagnosed with subclinical hyperthyroidism caused by toxic multinodular goiter. Due to the low risk and lack of symptoms, observation was recommended. In the second case, a 24-year-old pregnant woman was diagnosed with gestational transient thyrotoxicosis. No treatment was necessary as it is a self-resolving condition. In the third case, a 34-year-old woman with follicular lesion of undetermined significance underwent radioactive iodine uptake and scan to determine if the nodules were hyperfunctioning. If so, treatment would be unnecessary. In the fourth case, a 34-year-old man with metastatic papillary thyroid cancer was found to have radioactive iodine refractory disease. Based on stability and lack of symptoms, active surveillance and TSH suppression were recommended. Overall, the video provided various examples of thyroid disorders and their appropriate management strategies.

Keywords

thyroid disorders

subclinical hyperthyroidism

toxic multinodular goiter

gestational transient thyrotoxicosis

self-resolving condition

follicular lesion

radioactive iodine uptake

metastatic papillary thyroid cancer

radioactive iodine refractory

active surveillance