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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Thyroid Disorders ... Hasimoto’s • Radioactive ... Iodine • Hypopituitarism ... • Iodine Deficiency ... #Hypothyroid #Hyperthyroid
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
thyroxine • Iodine ... adenoma #rai #radioactive ... #iodine #radionuclide ... #uptake #differential ... hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
iodine uptake; ... iodine uptake; ... iodine uptake ... iodine uptake ... #endocrinology
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Iodine Scan - High ... disease • Low iodine ... Iodine Scan - Low ... • Thyroiditis, Iodine ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Radioactive ... iodine scan – get ... concern for nodular thyroid ... Hyperthyroidism #Hyperthyroid ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Toxicosis • Iodine ... iodine uptake ... Thionamide - Iodine ... iodine therapy ... #endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... with TRAb → Radioactive ... Iodine Uptake & ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Hypothyroidism
 • Isolated TSH Deficiency
 • Panhypopituitarism
Thyroid Hormone Resistance
Iatrogenic
Primary Hypothyroidism
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Hypothyroidism - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Panhypopituitarism Thyroid ... • Severe Iodine ... #endocrinology