Thought it was Hashimoto's disease, because they can get transient hyperthyroidism. However, in Hashimoto's the thyroid is attacked and releases its stored T4 (it isn't making more). Therefore, the thyroid is cold on RAIU and not diffusely enlarged.
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Thought it was Hashimoto's disease, because they can get transient hyperthyroidism. However, in Hashimoto's the thyroid is attacked and releases its stored T4 (it isn't making more). Therefore, the thyroid is cold on RAIU and not diffusely enlarged.