Management guidelines for hyperthyroidism

Abstract

Anti-thyroid drugs, surgery and radioiodine all represent effective forms of treatment for Graves' hyperthyroidism. There is, however, little consensus regarding the treatment of choice for specific cases. This lack of consensus prompted the development of guidelines for good practice in the management of hyperthyroidism for the United Kingdom. This chapter describes the process of development of this United Kingdom consensus statement, and associated audit measures, and highlights outstanding contentious issues in the management of Graves' hyperthyroidism.