Solitary toxic adenoma

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  • in 90% of cases, somatic activating mutations of TSH-R (G-stimulating, so ↑cAMP)

  • symptoms and diagnosis are the same as for Plummer disease

  • treatment

    • RAI

    • surgery

    • ethanol injection into nodule via ultrasound guidance

    • laser ablation via ultrasound guidance

Category: Pathology Notes

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