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ea0086p141 | Thyroid | SFEBES2022

Are we following NICE guidelines in classifying hyperthyroid patients presenting to endocrinology clinic in a DGH?

Khalil Ghayyur , Ahsan Masato , Johnson Adam , Smurthwaite Hannah , Mani Hamidreza

Background: Nice guideline recommends using TSH receptor antibody as a tool for classification of hyperthyroid patients; and considering technetium scanning of the thyroid gland if TRAbs are negative. Early diagnosis of TED is also essential for treatment to be effective. The most common way to assess the severity of TED is to use the Clinical Activity Score (CAS) 7-point scale.Objectives: We aimed to evaluate if hyperthyroid patients are classified corr...