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Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

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

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
Thyroid Goiter on ... caused by iodine ... #PhysicalExam # ... iodine #deficiency ... #endocrinology
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
thyroxine • Iodine ... Toxic multinodular goiter ... #radioactive #iodine ... radionuclide #uptake #differential ... hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

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

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Hyperthyroidism - Differential ... , Multinodular goiter ... Radioactive Iodine ... Hyperthyroidism #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #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
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Toxic multinodular goiter ... increased radioactive iodine ... increased radioactive iodine ... #hyperthyroid #differential ... #diagnosis #endocrinology