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Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Approach to the Diagnosis ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Radioactive Iodine ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
goiters caused by iodine ... #PhysicalExam #iodine ... #deficiency #endocrinology ... #clinical #video ... #neck #hypothyroidism
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... → Radioactive Iodine ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
thyroxine • Iodine ... #radioactive #iodine ... #differential #diagnosis ... #hyperthyroidism ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... High T4/T3) - Diagnostic ... Radioactive iodine ... #Hyperthyroidism ... Algorithm #Workup #Endocrinology
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Thyroid Disease Hyperthyroidism ... increased radioactive iodine ... uptake Hypothyroidism ... #differential #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Toxicosis • Iodine ... Diagnosis: ... Thionamide - Iodine ... #causes #diagnosis ... #differential #endocrinology
Graves Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Epidemiology: Most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Incidence peaks at 30-50
Diagnosis: 
1 )
common cause of hyperthyroidism ... peaks at 30-50 Diagnosis ... • Radioactive iodine ... #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology
Amiodarone Thyroid Complications
Amiodarone: 
 - iodine-rich, similar structure to T4, with half life up to 100d
Amiodarone: - iodine-rich ... latent thyroid dz: iodine ... Amiodarone Induced Hypothyroidism ... Complications #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #pharmacology
Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
goiters caused by iodine ... #PhysicalExam #iodine ... #deficiency #endocrinology ... #clinical #video ... #neck #hypothyroidism