Toxic Adenoma classification

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

## Overview

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Toxic adenoma can be classified into asymptomatic and symptomatic toxic adenoma based upon the existence of symptoms.

## Classification

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Toxic adenoma can be classified into asymptomatic and symptomatic toxic adenoma based upon the existence of symptoms.[1]

### Asymptomatic

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* About 40% of the times toxic adenoma presents a painless nodule without any symptoms.

### Symptomatic

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* Toxic adenoma presents with signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
* Also, can produce mass effects depending upon the size and anatomical location of the nodule in the thyroid.

## References

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1. ↑ Bransom CJ, Talbot CH, Henry L, Elemenoglou J (1979). "Solitary toxic adenoma of the thyroid gland". Br J Surg. 66 (8): 592–5. PMID 486923.

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