| Disorders
of the Thyroid |
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| Hypothyroidism
– can be due to deficiency in TSH or |
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| iodine; autoimmunity. Produces cretinism
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| children, myxedema in adults. |
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| Hyperthyroidism
– caused by tumors of the thyroid or |
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| pituitary and
autoimmunity (Grave’s Disease). |
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