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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hypothyroidism ... Graves’ • Toxic Nodular ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Hyperthyroid
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
• Tendon Reflex ... • Increased Reflexes ... ophthalmopathy ocular ... #Hyperthyroid # ... Symptoms #Signs #Diagnosis
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
on Physical Exam ... Hypothyroidism ... abolished tendon reflexes ... percussion by the reflex ... endocrinology #hypothyroid
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... High T4/T3) - Diagnostic ... if concern for nodular ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Hyperthyroid #
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam - Hi-Res .mp4 version here: https://www.grepmed.com/images/13248

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and
sign on Physical Exam ... the ankle jerk reflex ... evaluation confirmed a diagnosis ... of primary hypothyroidism ... a deep-tendon reflex
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
sign on Physical Exam ... the ankle jerk reflex ... evaluation confirmed a diagnosis ... a deep-tendon reflex ... #Ankle #Reflexes
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
Hypothyroidism – ... Slow-relaxing reflexes ... , Anaemia #Hypothyroid ... Signs #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Periorbital Cellulitis: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Definitions:
a. Dacryoadenitis: infection of the lacrimal glands
b. Conjunctivitis: inflammation of the
Note: Eye exam ... normal: - extra-ocular ... - pupillary reflex ... ophthalmology #diagnosis
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
- Differential Diagnosis ... Palpitations Diagnosis ... history • Physical exam ... Esophageal spasm • Reflux ... Vasovagal syndrome • Hyperthyroidism