Hyperthyroidism — StatPearls
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537053/ Authors: philip-mathew, jasleen-kaur, prashanth-rawla Published: 2026 (continuously updated); PMID 30725738 Publisher: statpearls
Summary
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hyperthyroidism is defined as a syndrome associated with excess thyroid hormone production. The article distinguishes two related but non-identical terms:
- hyperthyroidism — excess thyroid hormone production by the thyroid gland.
- thyrotoxicosis — excess thyroid hormone exposure to tissues, which can result from hyperthyroidism or other causes (e.g., exogenous thyroid hormone ingestion, thyroid tissue destruction releasing pre-formed hormone).
Although the terms are sometimes used interchangeably in clinical practice, the distinction matters for treatment selection.
The article describes hyperthyroidism as having multiple etiologies, clinical manifestations, and treatment modalities, suggesting a broad clinical review covering graves-disease (the most common cause), toxic multinodular goitre, toxic adenoma, and other causes.
Key Concepts Mentioned
hyperthyroidism · thyrotoxicosis · graves-disease · thyroid-hormones