Topic 5: Endocrine case study
Following routine blood work, your doctor informs youthat you have Primary hyperthyroidism. based on this diagnosisanswer the following question
What is the difference between primary and secondaryhyperthyroidism
What do you expect the blood work to show elevated ordecreased levels of thyroid hormones( thyroxine T3/T4) andthyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH? Why?
if left untreated what do you expect a goiter todevelop? why?
