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Hypothyroidism — new diagnosis

PLAB 2 & PRES 3 · endocrine · easy · 10 minutes

Candidate brief

Ms Brennan, 38, has fatigue and TSH 18 mU/L, free T4 low. Counsel her on diagnosis and management.

What examiners look for

NICE NG145: start levothyroxine; in pregnancy planning, adjust dose early and target TSH <2.5.

Guideline references

• https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng145
• https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/hypothyroidism/

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