A 40 year old woman presents with weight loss, tremor and palpitations. Examination shows a fine tremor and tachycardia. Thyroid function tests show f...

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A 40 year old woman presents with weight loss, tremor and palpitations. Examination shows a fine tremor and tachycardia. Thyroid function tests show free T4 elevated and TSH suppressed. Which of the following best describes this pattern?

Accepted Answer

Primary hyperthyroidism

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Primary hypothyroidism

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Secondary hypothyroidism due to pituitary disease

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Euthyroid sick syndrome

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Subclinical hyperthyroidism

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Primary hyperthyroidism pattern

A 40 year old woman presents with weight loss, tremor and palpitations. Examination shows a fine tremor and tachycardia. Thyroid function tests show free T4 elevated and TSH suppressed. Which of the following best describes this pattern?