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Hypothyroidism - symptoms and signs

#Hypothyroidism #symptoms #signs #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hypothyroidism - ... symptoms and signs ... #Hypothyroidism ... #symptoms #signs ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Acromegaly 
Caused by over-secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland. 
The condition is rare
the pituitary gland ... #Acromegaly #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis ... #Endocrinology
Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
thyroglobulin, Thyroid gland ... Dysphagia, Thyroid gland ... pathophysiology #endocin #endocrinology ... #symptoms #signs ... #diagnosis
Nipple Discharge - Galactorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

↑ TSH - Primary hypothyroidism
↑ ß-HCG - Pregnancy
↑ Creatinine
- Differential Diagnosis ... TSH - Primary hypothyroidism ... MRI of pituitary gland ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
evaluation confirmed a diagnosis ... of primary hypothyroidism ... #PhysicalExam # ... Hypothyroidism # ... Video #Neurology #Endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... → Signs of ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid gland structure-related
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism
 • Parathyroid adenoma
 • Parathyroid hyperplasia
 • Parathyroid
Hypercalcemia Parathyroid gland ... ) Parathyroid gland ... vitamin A intake • Hyperthyroidism ... Hypercalcemia #Causes #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #differential
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
MRI of adrenal glands ... , pituitary gland ... Cushing #Syndrome #diagnosis ... #algorithm #endocrinology
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
Hypothyroidism and ... Hyperthyroidism ... - Symptoms and Signs ... Hyperthyroid #Symptoms #Signs ... #Diagnosis #endocrinology
Von Graefe's Sign - Graves' Eyelid Ophthalmopathy on Ocular Exam

Lagging of the upper eyelid on downward
Von Graefe's Sign ... Graefes #VonGraefes #Sign ... Ophthalmopathy #Ocular #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #endocrinology ... #hyperthyroidism