Endocrine Abstracts

Background: Recent NICE guidance recommends radioactive iodine as the first line treatment for relapsed thyrotoxicosis as it reportedly produces better control than long-term anti-thyroid drugs (ATDs).However, almost all studies of long-term ATDs relapse occurs after discontinuation of a medication. We present a retrospective analysis of efficacy of ATDs. Methods: Data of all patients with hyperthyroidism, attending Endocrinology clinic at Morriston Hosp...

Introduction: Risk of thyroid cancer is 17-32% in cold nodules and <1 % in hot nodules. Hot nodules are usually associated with Thyrotoxicosis. Patients with thyroid carcinoma are usually euthyroid but may be associated with hypothyroidism. We report 3 patients with hyperthyroidism and associated thyroid carcinoma.Case 1: A 17 years old lady presented with a lump in the neck and examination revealed prominent nodule on the right. TFTs were suggestive...