Toxic Adenoma history and symptoms
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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
History
Symptoms
Patients with toxic adenomas typically present with signs and symptoms of thyrotoxicosis. Symptoms of toxic adenoma include:
- Fatigue
- Unintentional weight loss
- Heat intolerance
- Diaphoresis
- Tremor
- Palpitations
- Hyperdefecation
- Anxiety
- Nervousness
- Irritability
- Difficulty with mental concentration
- Hair loss
- Women may experience
- Oligomenorrhea
- Amenorrhea<ref>
- Men may complain of
- Decrease in libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Gynecomastia<ref>
Signs of thyrotoxicosis
- Tachycardia
- Systolic hypertension
- Hyperactive or fatigued demeanor
- Staring gaze and lag
- Brisk carotid upstrokes
- Hyperdynamic point of maximal impulse
- Systolic flow murmur
- Proximal muscle weakness
- Fine hand tremor
- Velvety or oily skin
- Hair thinning.