Chapter 23: Thyroid Gland PDF
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Rogelio Oania, Jr., RMT, MBA
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This chapter discusses the thyroid gland, including its biosynthesis, secretion, transport, action of thyroid hormones, and related disorders like hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. It covers relevant laboratory tests and treatment options.
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Chapter 23: The Thyroid Gland Rogelio Oania, Jr., RMT, MBA Course Outline Discuss the biosynthesis, secretion, transport, and action of the thyroid hormones. Know the location of the thyroid gland. Describe the hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid axis and how it regulates thyroid hormone prod...
Chapter 23: The Thyroid Gland Rogelio Oania, Jr., RMT, MBA Course Outline Discuss the biosynthesis, secretion, transport, and action of the thyroid hormones. Know the location of the thyroid gland. Describe the hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid axis and how it regulates thyroid hormone production. Explain the principles of each thyroid function test discussed. Correlate laboratory information with regard to suspected thyroid disorders, given a patient's clinical data. Describe the appropriate laboratory thyroid function testing protocol to use to effectively evaluate or monitor patients with suspected thyroid disease. Learning Objectives Discuss the biosynthesis, secretion, transport, and action of the thyroid hormones. Explain the principles of each thyroid function test discussed. Correlate laboratory information with regard to suspected thyroid disorders, given a patient’s clinical data. Describe the appropriate laboratory thyroid function testing protocol to use to effectively evaluate or monitor patients with suspected thyroid disease. Thyroid Gland Thyroid Gland Thyroid Hormone Synthesis Thyroid Hormone Synthesis Metabolism of Thyroxine Protein Binding Actions of Thyroid Hormones Effects of Thyroid Hormone Test for Thyroid Evaluation TSH Serum T3 and T4 Thyroglobulin Thyroid Autoimmunity Nuclear Medicine Evaluation Radioactive iodine (I125) Given orally Radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU) Assessment of thyroid anatomy Thyroid Palpable thyroid abnormalities Ultrasound Capable of detecting thyroid nodules Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Reference Range Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis Treatment Hyperthyroidism Thyrotoxicosis Thyrotoxicosis Grave’s Disease Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism Calcitonin Parathyroid Gland Primary Hyperparathyroidism Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism Thank you for Listening Parathyroid Hormone
