A 23 year old asymptomatic woman attends her family physician for thyroid function testing as her mother has recently been commenced on levothyroxine. Thyroid functiontests (TFTs) show TSH 6miU/L, and free
T4 of 12.4 pmoi/L (0.96 ng/dL). Her serum thyroid peroxidase antibodies are strongly positive. What is the most appropriate management plan?
A 23 year old asymptomatic woman attends her family physician for thyroid function testing as her mother has recently been commenced on levothyroxine. Thyroid functiontests (TFTs) show TSH 6miU/L, and free
T4 of 12.4 pmoi/L (0.96 ng/dL). Her serum thyroid peroxidase antibodies are strongly positive. What is the most appropriate management plan?
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A 23 year old asymptomatic woman attends her family physician for thyroid function testing as her mother has recently been commenced on levothyroxine. Thyroid functiontests (TFTs) show TSH 6miU/L, and free
T4 of 12.4 pmoi/L (0.96 ng/dL). Her serum thyroid peroxidase antibodies are strongly positive. What is the most appropriate management plan?
β Correct Answer: B. Arrange a scintigraphy scan
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