Sara A Penquite
- Assistant Clinical Professor, Medicine - (Clinical Series Track)
Contact
- (520) 626-6376
- AHSC, Rm. 2301
- penquite@arizona.edu
Degrees
- M.D. Medicine
- University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Arizona, United States
- B.S. Molecular and Cellular Biology
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States
Work Experience
- Banner University medical Center (2022 - Ongoing)
Licensure & Certification
- Medical Liccense, Arizona Medical Board (2022)
- Internal Medicine Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) (2020)
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Certification, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) (2022)
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Scholarly Contributions
Journals/Publications
- Penquite, S. A., & Galvez, J. P. (2021). Iatrogenic Hyperthyroidism With Recurrent Functioning Thyroid Tissue 40 Years After Thyroidectomy for Graves’ Disease. Journal of the Endocrine Society, 5(Supplement_1), A936-A937. doi:10.1210/jendso/bvab048.1914More infoAbstract Background: Graves’ disease is an immune-mediated cause of thyrotoxicosis treated with anti-thyroid drugs (ADTs), radioactive iodine (RAI) or thyroidectomy. Thyroidectomy has been documented to have the lowest rate of recurrence amongst treatment options1. Data regarding long-term recurrence rates is limited beyond 54 months. Clinical Case: An asymptomatic 59 year old female was found to have recurrent thyrotoxicosis on routine laboratory testing. The patient underwent thyroidectomy at age 19 years for Graves’ disease. Prior records unavailable to clarify initial surgical intervention. The patient had post-surgical hypothyroidism which was managed with levothyroxine 100mcg once daily for over 20 years. A biochemically euthyroid state was clearly documented on prior laboratory testing. Initial laboratory testing with TSH