6 results
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... → Signs of ... ophthalmopathy → Graves' Disease ... algorithm #diagnosis #endocrinology ... #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Hyperthyroidism ... iodine uptake Hypothyroidism ... • Infantile hypothyroidism ... course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid #
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism ... Framework Central Hypothyroidism ... lesions Overt Hypothyroidism ... Subclinical Hypothyroidism ... #hypothyroid #Management
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... (low TSH, High T4 ... workup choices AND management ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Hyperthyroid #
Hypothyroid Myopathy
Very common (up to 80% ) in patients with hypothyroidism
Pathophysiology:
 • T4 deficiency leads to
Hypothyroid Myopathy ... patients with hypothyroidism ... Rhabdomyolysis (rare) #Hypothyroid ... #signs #symptoms ... #endocrinology
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
Hypothyroidism – ... symptoms and signs ... hypertrophy, Proximal myopathy ... reflexes, Anaemia #Hypothyroid ... #PhysicalExam #Endocrinology