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Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes ... of Hyperthyroidism ... thyroid hormone ... disease • Excess thyroid-stimulating ... #endocrinology
Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Thyroid Disorders ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism ... Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... @AmyChung #Thyroid
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... → Radioactive Iodine ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
Algorithm for the ... thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating ... #hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #workup #aafp #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Struma Ovarii #Hyperthyroidism ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
Thyroid Goiter on ... goiters caused ... by iodine deficiency ... #deficiency #endocrinology ... #video #neck #hypothyroidism
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... Radioactive Iodine ... • Exogenous thyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Disease Hyperthyroidism ... high; in some cases ... uptake Hypothyroidism ... • Infantile hypothyroidism ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Toxicosis • Iodine ... Thionamide - Iodine ... #causes #diagnosis ... #differential #endocrinology
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
2 years • No thyroid ... cost Radioactive Iodine ... : • Permanent hyperthyroidism ... Treatment #Management #endocrinology ... #hyperthyroidism