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Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
caused by iodine ... deficiency. ... #PhysicalExam # ... iodine #deficiency ... #endocrinology
Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
caused by iodine ... deficiency. ... #PhysicalExam # ... iodine #deficiency ... #endocrinology
Hypocalcemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Magnesium deficiency
 - Hypoparathyroidism 
 - Hypoalbuminemia (Pseudohypocalcemia)
 - Vitamin D
Hypocalcemia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Magnesium deficiency ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
thyroxine • Iodine ... Toxic multinodular goiter ... #radioactive #iodine ... #differential #diagnosis ... hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Endemic Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Note the movement of the thyroid mass with swallowing.

Dr. Bruno Farnetano
Endemic Thyroid Goiter ... bruno.farnetano #Thyroid #Goiter ... #PhysicalExam # ... iodine #deficiency ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Toxic diffuse goiter ... hyperthyroidism Diagnosis ... ↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia ... hyperthyroidism #causes #diagnosis ... #differential #endocrinology
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Approach to the Diagnosis ... - Differential Diagnosis ... , Multinodular goiter ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hypocalcemia Laboratory Evaluation

Serum levels of PTH, phosphorus, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D can help differentiate between
Hypocalcemia Laboratory ... disorders causing hypocalcemia ... - Vitamin D deficiency ... Hyperparathyroidism #Diagnosis ... #Endocrinology
Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam - Likelihood Ratios by Finding
 • No goiter by palpation or
Thyroid Goiter on ... Finding • No goiter ... #PhysicalExam # ... diagnosis #LR #Likelihood ... #endocrinology
Graves Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Epidemiology: Most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Incidence peaks at 30-50
Diagnosis: 
1 )
peaks at 30-50 Diagnosis ... palpitations, Goiter ... • Radioactive iodine ... Thyroidectomy (goiter ... #management #endocrinology