DescriptionA-45-year-old woman presents complaining of fatigue, 30 pounds of weight gain despite dieting, constipation, and menorrhagia. On physical examination, thethyroid is not palpable: the skin is cool, dry, and rough: the heart sounds are quiet; and the pulse rate is 50 bpm. The rectal and pelvic examinations show noabnormalities, and the stool is negative for occult blood. The clinical findings suggest hypothyroidism.QuestionsA. What other features of the history should be elicited? What other findings should be sought on physical examination?B. What is the pathogenesis of this patient's symptoms?C. What laboratory tests should be ordered, and what results should be anticipated?D. What are the possible causes of this patient's condition? Which is most likely?E. What other conditions may be associated with this disorder?

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