Toxic Adenoma (patient information)

Toxic adenoma
Overview
What are the symptoms?
What are the causes?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Toxic adenoma?
Prevention
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible Complications
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

A toxic adenoma is a benign tumor of the thyroid gland which produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormone.

What are the Symptoms of Toxic Adenoma?

Patients with toxic adenomas typically present with signs and symptoms of thyrotoxicosis which include:

• Fatigue
• Unintentional weight loss
• Heat intolerance
• Diaphoresis
• Tremor
• Palpitations
• Diarrhea
• Anxiety
• Nervousness
• Irritability
• Difficulty with mental concentration
• Hair loss

Where to find Medical Care for Toxic Adenoma?

Medical care for toxic Adenoma can be found here.

Sources

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000434.htm