COURSE on THYROID ULTRASOUND

Section 6 Advanced courses

Part 2 The operated thyroid

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Operated thyroid - case 632

Clinical data: A 26-yr-old woman underwent on ishtmusectomy 2 yearas ago. Histopathology disclosed follicular adenoma. The patient has got no replacement therapy and was euthyroid in the previous 2 years. She has delivered 6 months prior the present investigation. Her thyroid function was regularly checked in the last 2 years. 4 weeks before present investigation a hyperthyroidism was discovered (TSH undetectable, FT4 39.2 pM/L). She had no complaints and got no medication.

Palpation: no abnormality.

Laboratory data: TSH undetectable, FT4 19.1 pM/L, TSAb negative, anti-TPO 0,5 U/mL.

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