ANSWERS TO T3

IDENTIFICATION
1. Triiodothyronine
2 -3. 1 monoiodothyronine
1 diiodothyronine
4. Thyroid Gland
5. 0.8 - 1.1 ug/dL
6. Hyperthyroidism
7. Hypothyroidism
8 -10. Direct Equilibrium Dialysis or Infiltration
Determination of T3 by Radioimmunoassay (T3(RIA)

Determination of T3 Uptake by Radioassay

CASE ANALYSIS

The probable diagnosis is HYPERTHYROIDISM AND ANEMIA , and additional test like TSH can help in the diagnosis of the disease.
DECREASED TSH is indicative of hyperthyroidism with increased T3 and T4 level.
we could PERFORM STIMULATION TEST IF TSH IS UNDETECTABLE.

Hyperthyroidism can be manage and treated through ANTI-THRYROID DRUGS, RADIOACTIVE IODINE TREATMENT, and SURGICAL REMOVAL

Click link for additional information:
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/hyperthyroidism-topic-overview
http://www.endocrineweb.com/hyper4.html

THINK for T3

Thinking hard or hardly thinking? ;p

IDENTIFICATION

1. Transcribe T3
2-3. Molecules of T3
4. Produce from what organ?
5. Normal Value
6. Disease associated with increased T3
7. Disease associated with decrease T3
8-10. 3 Methods For T3


CASE ANALYSIS

Archie, a 4 year old boy, is experiencing fever and nausea with vomiting, he has short structure and still unable and walk and speak. He was tested for CBC which resulted to decreased in RCC. His T3 values is increased while his T4 is within normal range.


What is the possible diagnosis?
What are the possible test to confirm diagnosis?
What is the probable result of TSH based from the diagnosis?
What if TSH value is undetectable?
What are the availbale treatment for the disease?