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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism ... Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Hypothyroid #Hyperthyroid
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increased TSH • Hypothyroidism ... • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Hypothyroid #Hyperthyroid
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Secondary Causes ... Diabetes • Hypothyroidism ... • Hypothyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hashitoxicosis

‘Leakage’ symptoms of active Hashimoto’s disease

- Hashitoxicosis (Htx) can occur during the initial hyperthyroid stage in
during the initial hyperthyroid ... thyroiditis that causes ... thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism ... enough of it (hypothyroidism ... Endocrinology #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Algorithmic Approach ... to Hypothyroidism ... Framework Central Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm ... endocrinology #hypothyroid
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Challenge • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Hyperprolactinemia Organic Cause ... endocrinology #causes
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Thyroid Disease Hyperthyroidism ... high; in some cases ... iodine uptake Hypothyroidism ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid #
Hypothyroid Myopathy
Very common (up to 80% ) in patients with hypothyroidism
Pathophysiology:
 • T4 deficiency leads to
Hypothyroid Myopathy ... patients with hypothyroidism ... Pathophysiology ... Rhabdomyolysis (rare) #Hypothyroid ... #Myopathy #pathophysiology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Hyperthyroid # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... #causes