Recognizing thyrotoxicosis

Authors
Mazzaferri, EL Surks, MI
Citation
El. Mazzaferri et Mi. Surks, Recognizing thyrotoxicosis, HOSP PRACT, 34(5), 1999, pp. 43
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
HOSPITAL PRACTICE
ISSN journal
87502836 → ACNP
Volume
34
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
8750-2836(19990515)34:5<43:RT>2.0.ZU;2-9
Abstract
Clinical manifestations of thyrotoxicosis range from silent to florid and c an mimic those of other conditions occurring in pregnancy and old age. The diagnosis may be particularly vexing in elderly patients with apparent deme ntia. Once clinical suspicion has been aroused, the workup to confirm the d iagnosis and establish the cause is easily accomplished.