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Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes ... of Hyperthyroidism ... increased uptake: • Graves ... Toxic multinodular goiter ... #endocrinology
Graves Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Epidemiology: Most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Incidence peaks at 30-50
Diagnosis: 
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Graves Disease - ... Epidemiology: Most common cause ... palpitations, Goiter ... • Radioactive iodine ... diagnosis #management #endocrinology
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... High Uptake: • Graves ... , Multinodular goiter ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism ... Disease: • Grave's ... Toxic Multinodular Goiter ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Toxic diffuse goiter ... (Graves' disease ... antibodies (TRAb) if Graves ... #causes #diagnosis ... #differential #endocrinology
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Thyroid Disease Hyperthyroidism ... : • Graves disease ... high; in some cases ... Toxic multinodular goiter ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
disorder - Primary hypothyroidism ... Weakness • Low-grade ... /dL -> Primary AI ... ug/dL Primary AI ... addisons #disease #endocrinology