Patient Details
Name |
Rebecca Pierce |
Age |
47 |
Sex |
F |
Medications |
Carbimazole (Neo-Mercazole) 5mg BID Atenelol 25mg BID |
HPC |
Goitre for 1 year, progressively enlarging with no features of tracheal /SVC compression, no change in voice. Symptoms of mild thyrotoxicosis are present, sweating, palpitations, anxiety, losing weight despite increased appetite over a couple of months. But with Rx the symptoms had been reduced. Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) confirmed a thyroid adenoma 2 weeks ago. With thyroid status brought back to euthyroid levels, the patient is planned for a total thyroidectomy. |
PSxHx |
Bi-lateral Ligation Resection Tubes @ 32 |
PMHx |
Had a neck enlargement when pregnant x 2 Otherwise NAD |
Allergies |
None |
FHx |
Mother had a goitre that was surgically removed. She is still alive. Father died of heart attack 10 years ago. |
SHx |
Moderate alcohol on weekends only. A radiographer by profession. Lives with partner. 2 children, a nurse and a teacher. |