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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hypothyroidism ... • Radioactive Iodine ... Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... → Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... → Radioactive Iodine ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Approach to the Diagnosis ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Radioactive Iodine ... disease • Low iodine ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Male Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erectile Dysfunction
 - Psychological
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Sensate • Focus ... Cocaine, Amphetamines ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Orthopnea - Differential Diagnosis Framework

 • Fear and Anxiety
 • Pleural Effusion
 • Ascites
- Differential Diagnosis ... Ascites • COPD • Hypothyroidism ... /Hyperthyroidism ... SIeep apnea • Hypothyroidism ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism ... thyroxine • Iodine ... #radioactive #iodine ... #differential #diagnosis ... #hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... High T4/T3) - Diagnostic ... Radioactive iodine ... positive, you’ve diagnosed ... #Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Toxicosis • Iodine ... Diagnosis: ... Thionamide - Iodine ... #causes #diagnosis
Graves Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Epidemiology: Most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Incidence peaks at 30-50
Diagnosis: 
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Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism ... common cause of hyperthyroidism ... peaks at 30-50 Diagnosis ... • Radioactive iodine ... #diagnosis #management
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
cost Radioactive Iodine ... : • Permanent hyperthyroidism ... and permanent hyperthyroidism ... endocrinology #hyperthyroidism