Autoimmune thyrotoxicosis induced by thyroid-stimulating antibodies (TSAs)
Thyroid functions autonomously, independent of pituitary thyrotropin-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Most common cause of hyperthyroidism
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Giovanella L et al: EANM practice guideline/SNMMI procedure standard for RAIU and thyroid scintigraphy. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 46(12):2514-25, 2019
Thou S et al: The relationship between thyroid eye disease and radioiodine treatment. Nucl Med Commun. 40(3):194-8, 2019
Ross DS et al: 2016 American Thyroid Association Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Hyperthyroidism and Other Causes of Thyrotoxicosis. Thyroid. 26(10):1343-421, 2016
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Autoimmune thyrotoxicosis induced by thyroid-stimulating antibodies (TSAs)
Thyroid functions autonomously, independent of pituitary thyrotropin-stimulating hormone (TSH)
Most common cause of hyperthyroidism
IMAGING
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
Giovanella L et al: EANM practice guideline/SNMMI procedure standard for RAIU and thyroid scintigraphy. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 46(12):2514-25, 2019
Thou S et al: The relationship between thyroid eye disease and radioiodine treatment. Nucl Med Commun. 40(3):194-8, 2019
Ross DS et al: 2016 American Thyroid Association Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Hyperthyroidism and Other Causes of Thyrotoxicosis. Thyroid. 26(10):1343-421, 2016
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