Normal Thyroid Gland
Euthyroid Sick Syndrome
Euthyroid sick syndrome is not very well understood. It is a condition where TSH and T3/T4 levels are low, but there is no underlying pathology of the thyroid. These test…
A patient with goitre
Hyperthyroidism (Thyrotoxicosis)
Introduction Thyrotoxicosis is the state produced by excessive thyroid hormone. It is not strictly the same thing as hyperthyroidism, as thyrotoxicosis can exist without hyperthyroidism being present – for example…
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Introduction Hypothyroidism (aka myxoedema) is a common disorder which presents most frequently in women and the elderly. It can usually be managed in primary care without the need for specialist…