Title
Hyperthyroidism and other causes of thyrotoxicosis: Management guidelines of the american thyroid association and American association of clinical endocrinoloigists
Date Issued
01 May 2011
Access level
metadata only access
Resource Type
journal article
Author(s)
Bahn R.S.
Burch H.B.
Cooper D.S.
Garber J.R.
Carol Greenlee M.
Klein I.
Laurberg P.
Ross McDougall I.
Rivkees S.A.
Ross D.S.
Sosa J.A.
Stan M.N.
Mayo Clinic
Publisher(s)
American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Abstract
Objective: Thyrotoxicosis has multiple etiologies, manifestations, and potential therapies. Appropriate treatment requires an accurate diagnosis and is influenced by coexisting medical conditions and patient preference. This article describes evidence-based clinical guidelines for the management of thyrotoxicosis that would be useful to generalist and subspeciality physicians and others providing care for patients with this condition. Methods: The development of these guidelines was commissioned by the American Thyroid Association in association with the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. The American Thyroid Association and American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists assembled a task force of expert clinicians who authored this report. The task force examined relevant literature using a systematic PubMed search supplemented with additional published materials. An evidence-based medicine approach that incorporated the knowledge and experience of the panel was used to develop the text and a series of specific recommendations. The strength of the recommendations and the quality of evidence supporting each was rated according to the approach recommended by the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation Group. Results: Clinical topics addressed include the initial evaluation and management of thyrotoxicosis; management of Graves' hyperthyroidism using radioactive iodine, antithyroid drugs, or surgery; management of toxic multinodular goiter or toxic adenoma using radioactive iodine or surgery; Graves' disease in children, adolescents, or pregnant patients; subclinical hyperthyroidism; hyperthyroidism in patients with Graves' ophthalmopathy; and management of other miscellaneous causes of thyrotoxicosis. Conclusions: One hundred evidence-based recommendations were developed to aid in the care of patients with thyrotoxicosis and to share what the task force believes is current, rational, and optimal medical practice. © 2011 AACE.
Start page
456
End page
520
Volume
17
Issue
3
Language
English
OCDE Knowledge area
Endocrinología, Metabolismo (incluyendo diabetes, hormonas)
Scopus EID
2-s2.0-79959628059
Source
Endocrine Practice
ISSN of the container
1530891X
Sources of information:
Directorio de Producción Científica
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