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Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
Algorithm for the ... thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating ... #hyperthyroidism ... #workup #aafp # ... endocrinology
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
loading • Ectopic thyroid ... disease • Excess thyroid-stimulating ... hormone stimulation ... adenoma #rai #radioactive ... #endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... with TRAb → Radioactive ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
stimulating immunoglobulin ... scintigraphy with radioactive ... Atrial fibrillation/flutter ... Methimazole and PTU) • Radioactive ... #differential #endocrinology
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... T3/Free T4) Radioactive ... Multinodular goiter Radioactive ... • Exogenous thyroid ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Radioactive ... concern for nodular thyroid ... #Workup #Endocrinology