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Thyroid enlargement - scintiscan
Thyroid enlargement - scintiscan
Thyroid gland
Thyroid gland


Toxic nodular goiter

Alternative Names:
Toxic adenoma; Toxic multinodular goiter; Plummer's disease

Treatment:

Radioactive iodine, surgery, or antithyroid drugs (propylthiouracil, methimazole) are the treatments used for toxic nodular goiter.

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Beta-blockers, such as propranolol, can control some of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism until thyroid hormone levels in the body are under control.



Expectations (prognosis):

Since toxic nodular goiter is primarily a disease of the elderly, other chronic health problems may influence the outcome of this condition. The elderly person may be less able to tolerate the effect of hyperthyroidism on the heart.



Complications:

Cardiac complications include rapid heart rate, congestive heart failure, and atrial fibrillation (a rapid and irregular heart rhythm). Another complication of hyperthyroidism is bone loss leading to osteoporosis.

Thyroid crisis or storm is an acute worsening of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism, which may occur with infection or stress. Fever, decreased mental alertness, and abdominal pain may occur, and immediate hospitalization is necessary.



Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms of this disorder occur. Follow the health care provider's recommendations for follow-up visits.




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