Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Study group discussion: Grave's disease

I have a few review questions!

In which condition is pretibial myxedema seen?

Grave's. That and the ophthalmoplegia are specific to graves

Yes! Paradoxically Graves is hyperthyroidism not hypo!

Which drug is used for hyperthyroidism in pregnancy? Why?

PTU. Cause it crosses the placenta in the least amount?

Absolutely correct! Propylthiouracil does cross the placenta. It's just that you give a lower dose.

Which is the only symptom of Graves disease that doesn't get better with anti thyroid medication?

Ophthalmoplegia! You need steroids to treat it.

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