Thyroid Disorders : Basic Science and Clinical Practice

This book provides comprehensive knowledge about thyroid gland and highlights the recent trends in the management of thyroid dysfunctions. Thyroid disorders are amongst the most prevalent of medical conditions possibly after diabetes. The prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in adults in the general population ranges from 1 to 10 percent, and is even higher in selected groups. In the United Kingdom, 1–2% of the adult population is found to have thyroid dysfunction. It is interesting to note that thyroxin is the sixth most commonly dispensed drug in Scotland. Virtually all studies report higher prevalence rates for hypothyroidism in women and with advancing age. Abnormal thyroid functions have important public health consequences. Suppressed TSH levels have been associated with decreased bone density and with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation and premature atrial beat. It has been known for decades that overt hypothyroidism contributes to elevated serum cholesterol levels and cardiovascular risk and recent studies suggest this may also be true with subclinical hypothyroidism​. This Comprehensive Book Provides Core Understanding And Clinical Knowledge To All Those Involved In Managing Thyroid Disorders. The Authors Examine The Basic Thyroid Glandular Functions Which Are Essential In Understanding The Pathophysiology And Clinical Aspects Of This Disease. The Chapters Present Recent Trends, Technologies And Advancements In The Management Of Thyroid Diseases To Help Readers Keep Abreast Of Modern Thyroid Disease Management. Some Special And Important Issues Such As Pregnancy And Thyroid Diseases, Psychiatric Disorders And Thyroid, And Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunctions Are Also Included. Thyroid Disorders - Basic Science And Clinical Practice Is Aimed At Physicians, Endocrinologists, Endocrine Surgeons And General Surgeons With Special Interest In Thyroid Management, As Well As Dieticians, Researchers And Medical Students At All Levels. Fundamental Concepts -- Throid Dysfunction And Clinical Application -- Pregnancy And Throid Dysfunction. Syed Khalid Imam, Shamim I. Ahmad, Editors. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This Comprehensive Book Provides Core Understanding And Clinical Knowledge To All Those Involved In Managing Thyroid Disorders. The Authors Examine The Basic Thyroid Glandular Functions Which Are Essential In Understanding The Pathophysiology And Clinical Aspects Of This Disease. The Chapters Present Recent Trends, Technologies And Advancements In The Management Of Thyroid Diseases To Help Readers Keep Abreast Of Modern Thyroid Disease Management. � Some Special And Important Issues Such As Pregnancy And Thyroid Diseases, Psychiatric Disorders And Thyroid, And Subclinical Thyroid Dysfunctions Are Also Included. � Thyroid Disorders - Basic Science And Clinical Practice Is Aimed At Physicians, Endocrinologists, Endocrine Surgeons And General Surgeons With Special Interest In Thyroid Management, As Well As Dieticians, Researchers� And Medical Students At All Levels. Front Matter....Pages i-xvi Front Matter....Pages 1-1 Thyroid: A General Overview....Pages 3-9 Functions of Thyroid Hormones....Pages 11-25 Iodine and the Thyroid....Pages 27-48 The Role of Thyroid Hormones in Neural Development....Pages 49-59 Autoimmune Thyroid Disease (Flajani-Parry-Graves-von Basedow Disease): Etiopathogenesis, Clinical Manifestations and Diagnosis....Pages 61-83 Front Matter....Pages 85-85 Thyroiditis....Pages 87-116 Hypothyroidism....Pages 117-146 Hyperthyroidism....Pages 147-168 Autoimmune Thyroid Disease (Flajani-Parry-Graves-von Basedow Disease): An Overview of Treatment....Pages 169-184 Subclinical Hyperthyroidism....Pages 185-201 Subclinical Hypothyroidism....Pages 203-224 Thyroid Emergencies....Pages 225-238 Thyroid Nodule....Pages 239-252 Thyroid Cancer....Pages 253-262 Thyroid Dysfunction and Mental Disorders....Pages 263-271 Thyroid Dysfunction and Arrhythmias....Pages 273-286 Front Matter....Pages 287-287 Pregnancy and Hypothyroidism....Pages 289-296 Pregnancy and Hyperthyroidism....Pages 297-307 Back Matter....Pages 309-320