During the initial assessment of a very thin patient at the eye clinic, a nurse notes that the patient has very prominent eyes.What medical diagnosis might the nurse find in this patient's history?

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Prominent or bulging eyes, also known as exophthalmos, is a classic symptom of hyperthyroidism, a condition characterized by an overactive thyroid gland. In hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland produces an excess of thyroid hormone, which can lead to a number of symptoms including weight loss, nervousness, and protruding eyes.

During the Initial Assessment of a Very Thin Patient at the Eye