Toxic multinodular goiter (Plummer disease)

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  • goiter with areas of autonomous overproduction of T3/T4

  • can occur after iodine exposure

  • often found in elderly patients with hyperthyroid symptoms

    • tachycardia, atrial fibrillation

    • weight loss

    • tremor

    • nervousness

Category: Endocrinology Notes

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