Unintentional weight loss

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A 37-year-old previously healthy woman presents to your clinic for unintentional weight loss. Over the past 3 months, she has lost approximately 15 lbs. without changing her diet or activity level. Otherwise, she feels great. She has an excellent appetite, no gastrointestinal complaints except for occasional loose stools, a good level of energy, and no complaints of fatigue. She denies heat or cold intolerance. On examination, her heart rate is 108 beats per minute, her blood pressure is 142/82 mmHg, and she is afebrile. When she looks at you, she seems to stare, and her eyes are somewhat protuberant. You note a large, smooth, nontender thyroid gland, a 2/6 systolic ejection murmur on cardiac exam, and that her skin is warm and dry. There is no tremor.

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1. What is the most likely diagnosis?

2. How would you confirm it?

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