Subclinical thyrotoxicosis in an outpatient population - predictors of outcome.

Objective: Individuals with endogenous subclinical thyrotoxicosis (SCT) may subsequently require treatment for overt disease. We aimed to evaluate the frequency of progression to hyperthyroidism and factors influencing this outcome.

Design: This is a retrospective analysis of outcome in 96 consecutive patients (aged 16-91 years) diagnosed with SCT over a 6-year period.

Juvenile thyrotoxicosis--a South Island, New Zealand experience with long-term outcome.

Aim: To assess our experience in the management of juvenile thyrotoxicosis.

Method: Retrospective review of thyroid clinic records of juvenile (<16 y) thyrotoxic (JT) patients treated at thyroid clinic between 1972 and 1999. Long-term (>8 y) treatment outcome was assessed.