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Graves Hyperthyroidism - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Low TSH -> TSH-R-Ab+ -> Graves' Hyperthyroidism

doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgaa646

#Graves #Disease #Hyperthyroidism
Graves Hyperthyroidism ... and Management Algorithm ... Hyperthyroidism #Management #Algorithm ... #treatment #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
Graves' Disease ... Treatment Thionamides ... cost Radioactive Iodine ... #Disease #Treatment ... #Management #endocrinology
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
thyroxine • Iodine ... loading • Ectopic ... increased uptake: • Graves ... #radioactive #iodine ... hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Radioactive iodine ... Graves disease – ... you’ve diagnosed Graves ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... Radioactive Iodine ... High Uptake: • Graves ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Radioactive Iodine ... Hypopituitarism • Iodine ... Hyperthyroidism: • Graves ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
REBEL Review 71: Treatment ... Hydrocortisone #endocrinology ... table #management #treatment ... comparison #Dosages #dosing
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
diffuse goiter (Graves ... antibodies (TRAb) if Graves ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... tenderness Treatment ... #differential #endocrinology
Graves Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Epidemiology: Most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Incidence peaks at 30-50
Diagnosis: 
1 )
Graves Disease - ... • Radioactive iodine ... @UTSWIMchief #Graves ... diagnosis #management #endocrinology
Algorithm for the Treatment of Severe Hypoglycemia

Step #1:  IV dextrose bolus

Step #2:  food (if
Algorithm for the ... Treatment of Severe ... octreotide #Algorithm ... #Treatment #Severe ... Hypoglycemia #Management #Endocrinology