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Radioiodine Therapy. Jacksonville, FL: American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE). 2006. 2p.

This fact sheet reviews the use of radioactive iodine, or radioiodine, used to treat thyroid cancer or an overactive thyroid gland, called hyperthyroidism. The fact sheet briefly reviews the physiology of the thyroid gland and the development of radioiodine as a treatment. The fact sheet then reviews how radioiodine is used in people who have hyperthyroidism to destroy the diseased thyroid gland. This results in the intentional development of an underactive thyroid state, called hypothyroidism, which is easily, predictably, and inexpensively corrected by lifelong daily use of oral thyroid hormone replacement therapy. The fact sheet goes on to explain what people with thyroid cancer can expect after removal of their thyroid and during follow-up. The remainder of the fact sheet answers common questions about radioiodine therapy, including what happens to the radioiodine after a treatment, breast-feeding during treatment, future pregnancies after radioiodine treatment, outpatient versus hospital treatment, and exposure to others after treatment with radioiodine. Readers are referred to www.thyroidawareness.com for more information.

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Thyroid Disorders. IN: Nilsson, K.R.; Piccini, J.P., eds. Osler Medical Handbook. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders. 2006. pp. 321-334.

This chapter on thyroid disorders is from a handbook that provides the essentials of diagnosis and treatment, as well as the latest in evidence-based medicine, for residents working bedside, in-patient care. The chapter begins with a presentation of essential Fast Facts and concludes with Pearls and Pitfalls useful to the practicing internist. The body of the chapter is divided into sections: Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management. Specific topics covered in this chapter include the use of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level as an index of thyroid function; primary hypothyroidism, which is characterized by an elevated TSH level in conjunction with a low thyroxine level; primary hyperthyroidism, which is characterized by a low TSH level in conjunction with an elevated thyroxine level; screening recommendations; levothyroxine replacement therapy used to treat hypothyroidism; the use of beta-blockers, antithyroid drugs, or radioactive iodine ablation therapy to treat hyperthyroidism; and amiodarone-induced thyroid dysfunction. The chapter concludes with a list of references, each labeled with a 'strength of evidence' grade to help readers determine the type of research available in that reference source. 2 figures. 4 tables. 21 references.

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Thyroid Nodule. Jacksonville, FL: American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE). 2006. 2p.

This fact sheet reviews the problem of thyroid nodules, a lump in or on the thyroid gland. Thyroid nodules are common and are detected in about 6.4 percent of women and 1.5 percent of men; they are less common in younger patients and occur 10 times as often in older individuals, but are usually not diagnosed. Nodules can be caused by a simple overgrowth of normal thyroid tissue; fluid-filled cysts; inflammation, called thyroiditis; or a tumor, either benign or cancerous. The fact sheet explains the three diagnostic tests that are used to determine which nodules must be removed surgically: thyroid fine needle biopsy, thyroid scan, and thyroid ultrasonography. The best use of thyroid ultrasonography is in guiding the placement of a biopsy needle to decrease the frequency of inadequate specimens. The fact sheet concludes with a brief explanation of the treatments that may be indicated, depending on the results of the tests described. Readers are referred to www.thyroidawareness.com for more information.

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Endocrine Dysfunction in Chronic Kidney Disease. In: Clinical Dialysis. 4th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. 2005. pp. 795-830.

Patients with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) may display a wide range of hormonal and metabolic disturbances. There may be abnormalities in both the secretion and metabolism of the endocrine hormones as well as target-organ sensitivity to these hormones. This chapter on endocrine dysfunction in CKD is from a comprehensive textbook on the clinical management of patients on dialysis. The authors focus on the abnormalities of pancreatic, thyroid, adrenal, and gonadal hormones (derangements in parathyroid hormone, vitamin D, and erythropoietin metabolism are discussed in other chapters). Topics include carbohydrate and insulin metabolism; the problem of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose); insulin requirements in patients on dialysis; carbohydrate intolerance after kidney transplantation; thyroid hormone and iodide metabolism; normal thyroid hormone physiology; the management of patients with uremia who do not have hypothalamic, pituitary, or thyroid diseases; the management of patients with uremia who have goiter, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism; the role of cortisol; aldosterone secretion in CKD, including that in patients on dialysis and posttransplantation; and the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, including sexual dysfunction in prepubertal boys and men with CKD, sexual dysfunction in girls and adult women with CKD, the effect of dialysis therapy, and the effect of kidney transplantation. 12 figures. 7 tables. 307 references.

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Enfermedad De Graves’ [Graves’ Disease]. Falls Church, VA: American Thyroid Association. 2005. 2 p.

This Spanish language fact sheet answers common questions about Graves’ disease, a type of hyperthyroidism that is caused by a generalized overactivity of the entire thyroid gland. The fact sheet reviews the symptoms of Graves’ disease, eye disease associated with Graves’, skin disease called pretibial myxedema, the role of the immune system in causing Graves‘ disease, diagnostic tests that can confirm the presence of Graves’ disease, treatment options, including antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine, or surgery, the anticipated outcome of treatment, and risk factors for other members of the family, with screening recommendations. The fact sheet stresses that hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ disease is usually easily controlled and safely treated, and treatment is usually successful. Readers are referred to the American Thyroid Association (www.thyroid.org) for more information. The fact sheet is also available in English.

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Graves’ Disease. Falls Church, VA: American Thyroid Association. 2005. 2 p.

This fact sheet answers common questions about Graves’ disease, a type of hyperthyroidism that is caused by a generalized overactivity of the entire thyroid gland. The fact sheet reviews the symptoms of Graves’ disease; eye disease associated with Graves’ disease; skin disease called pretibial myxedema; the role of the immune system in causing Graves’ disease; diagnostic tests that can confirm the presence of Graves’ disease; treatment options, including antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine, or surgery; the anticipated outcome of treatment; and risk factors for other members of the family, with screening recommendations. The fact sheet stresses that hyperthyroidism due to Graves’ disease is usually easily controlled and safely treated, and treatment is usually successful. Readers are referred to the American Thyroid Association (www.thyroid.org) for more information. The fact sheet is also available in Spanish.

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Guide to Care for Patients: Thyroid Disorders. Nurse Practitioner. 30(6): 1-2. June 2005.

This brochure provides information for readers newly diagnosed with thyroid disorders. The brochure first reviews how the thyroid works, then discusses the physiology of underactive and overactive thyroid glands. Topics include the symptoms of thyroid disease, the role of the autoimmune system in thyroid disease, diagnostic approaches used to confirm the presence of thyroid disease, and treatment options. Treatments can include the use of thyroid hormone replacement (the synthetic hormone levothyroxine) for hypothyroidism and radioactive iodine for hyperthyroidism. Simple line drawings illustrate the anatomy of the thyroid and a recommended self-check for thyroid problems. 4 figures.

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Hyperthyroidism. Falls Church, VA: American Thyroid Association. 2 p. 2005.

This fact sheet answers common questions about hyperthyroidism, defined as any condition in which there is too much thyroid hormone in the body. Topics covered include the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, the role of thyroid hormone in the body, metabolism, Graves’ disease, the causes of hyperthyroidism, diagnostic tests used to confirm the condition, and treatment options, including antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine, and surgery. A final section discusses the use of beta blockers, drugs that block the action of thyroid hormone on the body, even though they do not reduce the actual levels of the hormone. The fact sheet reminds readers to consider having family members screened for hyperthyroidism because the condition can run in families. Readers are referred to the American Thyroid Association (www.thyroid.org) for more information. The fact sheet is also available in Spanish.

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La Enfermedad De La Tiroides Y El Embarazo [Thyroid Disease and Pregnancy]. Falls Church, VA: American Thyroid Association. 2005. 4 p.

This Spanish language fact sheet reviews thyroid disease and pregnancy. Written in nontechnical language, the fact sheet answers common questions about thyroid function, hyperthyroidism and pregnancy, and hypothyroidism and pregnancy. Specific topics include the normal changes in thyroid function associated with pregnancy, the interaction between the thyroid function of the mother and the baby, the most common causes of hyperthyroidism during pregnancy, the risks of Graves’ disease to the mother and to the baby, treatment options for a pregnant woman with Graves’ disease, breastfeeding while on anti-thyroid drugs, the most common causes of hypothyroidism during pregnancy, the risks of hypothyroidism to the mother and the fetus, and treating hypothyroidism in a pregnant woman. Readers are referred to the American Thyroid Association website (www.thyroid.org) for additional information. The fact sheet is also available in English. 1 table.

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Thyroid And Weight. Falls Church, VA: American Thyroid Association. 2005. 2 p.

A complex relationship exists between thyroid disease, body weight, and metabolism. This fact sheet answers common questions about this relationship and discusses the diagnostic tests used to measure metabolism, the use of the basal metabolic rate (BMR), the relationship between BMR and weight, energy balance and caloric intake, the role of other hormones besides the thyroid hormone, the relationship between hyperthyroidism and weight, weight gain during treatment for hyperthyroidism, weight loss after hypothyroidism if appropriately treated, and the use of thyroid hormones as a weight loss tool. Readers are referred to the American Thyroid Association (www.thyroid.org) for more information.

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