Question

A 35-year-old woman with Graves’ disease presents with weight loss, heat intolerance, tremor and palpitations. TFTs confirm hyperthyroidism. She is not pregnant and has no major comorbidities. According to UK guidance, what is the most appropriate initial specific treatment?

Accepted Answer

Carbimazole titration regimen

Answer

Levothyroxine replacement

Answer

Radioiodine therapy as first-line

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Thyroidectomy

Answer

No specific therapy; observe

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman with Graves’ disease presents with weight loss, heat intolerance, tremor and palpitations. TFTs confirm hyperthyroidism. She is not pregnant and has no major comorbidities. According to UK guidance, what is the most appropriate initial specific treatment?