ea0056p1048 | Thyroid (non-cancer) | ECE2018
Perdomo Carolina M
, Paricio Jose Joaquin
, Llavero Maria
, Gargallo Javier
, Garcia Marta
, Miralles Raquel
, Morales Maria I
, Alcalde Juan
, Idoate Miguel Angel
, Arbizu Javier
, Galofre Juan C
Aim: A key diagnostic step to determine the cause of hyperthyroidism is the measurement of circulating thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI). High levels are associated with GravesÂ’ disease (GD). A thyroid scintigraphy (TRS) is recommended when TSI is absent or its measurement unavailable, as TRS is capable of differentiating between GD (diffuse uptake) and toxic goitre (TG) (patchy uptake). Nevertheless, and while rarely necessary, histopathology remain the best metho...