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Dr Pilar Dalfo
City Hospital
Newtown
20.03.19
Dear Dr Dalfo,
Re: Miss Maryam Hassan DOB: 27.05.89
I am writing to refer this 29 year old patient, with symptoms and preliminary investigations
suggestive of hyperthyroidism, for specialist assessment.
Miss Hassan initially presented on 27th February 2019 with poor sleep, dry eyes and occasional
benign headaches. Recent weight loss was noted at this appointment (2kg in 2 months) although
this coincided with a recent increase in exercise. Her BMI, physical examination and vital signs were
all normal. She was advised on sleep hygiene measures and simple eye drops.
Miss Hassan re-attended on 13th March with worsening symptoms and new onset palpitations. Her
heart rate was 92 and her ECG was normal. Blood investigations confirmed a TSH of 0.3 (other
investigations normal). The results of a 24 hour ECG are pending.
I discussed the potential diagnosis of hyperthyroidism with Miss Hassan today. Of note, she advised
she would like to start a family in the future. Miss Hassan is generally well, takes only over the
counter vitamin D and is allergic to latex. Her only family history is that of diabetes in her maternal
grandmother.
It would be appreciated if you could review Miss Hassan, arrange further investigations as necessary
and give advice regarding both further management and implications for fertility. Should you have
any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Yours Sincerely
Doctor