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Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
caused by iodine ... #PhysicalExam # ... iodine #deficiency ... #endocrinology ... #clinical #video
Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
caused by iodine ... #PhysicalExam # ... iodine #deficiency ... #endocrinology ... #clinical #video
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes ... thyroxine • Iodine ... uptake: • Graves' disease ... Toxic multinodular goiter ... hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
• Grave's Disease ... Toxic Multinodular Goiter ... Granulomatous • Lymphocytic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
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
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Toxic diffuse goiter ... (Graves' disease ... TRAb) if Graves' disease ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #differential #endocrinology
Endemic Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Note the movement of the thyroid mass with swallowing.

Dr. Bruno Farnetano
Endemic Thyroid Goiter ... #PhysicalExam # ... iodine #deficiency ... #endocrinology ... #clinical #video
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Patients for Thyroid Disease ... Hyperthyroidism: • Graves disease ... high; in some cases ... Toxic multinodular goiter ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Hypothyroidism
 • Isolated TSH Deficiency
 • Panhypopituitarism
Thyroid Hormone Resistance
Iatrogenic
Primary Hypothyroidism
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• Subacute Lymphocytic ... - Infiltrative Disease ... • Severe Iodine ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes