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Case #2 - A 30 year old woman with palpitations and weight loss

 
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  1. Be able to list the typical symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
  2. Be able to list the causes of hyperthyroidism.
  3. Be able to discuss the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism.
  4. Be able to discuss the treatment options for patients with hyperthyroidism and the indications for each. Specifically, be able to state the surgical indications in Graves' disease.
  5. Be able to describe the preparation of a patient with Graves' disease for surgery.

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