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The clinical diagnosis in cases of suspected hyperthyroidism is very valuable. Laboratory diagnosis rests largely on measurements of circulating thyroid hormones, with radio-iodine studies playing only a minor part. No one test is infallible and some understanding of basic physiological considerations is essential if serious errors are to be avoided. The choice of treatment plan is logically-based, but should take into account the quality of available services.
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Thomas, I.D. Hyperthyroidism: Diagnosis and Treatment. Drugs 11, 119–127 (1976). https://doi.org/10.2165/00003495-197611020-00004
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