Endocrine Abstracts

A 23-year-old man initially presented to his GP with palpable ‘gland in his neck’ for 9 years. He was otherwise well with no medical problems. He has a family history of hypothyroidism. Examination revealed right submandibular gland enlargement and lymph nodes in the anterior cervical region bilaterally. His TPO antibody was negative and the only abnormal result was a raised TSH of 12.7. He was commenced on 50 μg of thyroxine daily. Ultrasound of the neck showed...