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Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
Thyroid Goiter on ... goiters caused by iodine ... #PhysicalExam #iodine ... #deficiency #endocrinology ... #clinical #video
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
thyroxine • Iodine ... loading • Ectopic thyroid ... disease • Excess thyroid-stimulating ... #radioactive #iodine ... hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Management of Thyroid Storm - Checklist

Medical Management:
o Propranolol
o Thionamides 
o Iodide
o Steroids

#Thyroid #Storm #Checklist #Management #Endocrinology
Management of Thyroid ... Thionamides o Iodide ... o Steroids #Thyroid ... Checklist #Management #Endocrinology
Amiodarone Thyroid Complications
Amiodarone: 
 - iodine-rich, similar structure to T4, with half life up to 100d
Amiodarone Thyroid ... Amiodarone: - iodine-rich ... dz: iodine load ... Wolff-Chaikoff effect (iodine ... Complications #endocrinology
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
: Treatment of Thyroid ... Solution of Potassium Iodide ... Solution Sodium Iodide ... Hydrocortisone #endocrinology
Thyroid Disorders and Menstrual Cycle Function

Hypothyroidism
 • Polymenorrhea (increased menstrual bleeding) is more common
 • Oligomenorrhea
Thyroid Disorders ... Oligomenorrhea • Anovulation ... Oligomenorrhea • Anovulation ... miscarriage #Thyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Menstrual Cycle Physiology: Ovarian Cycle – Brief Overview
LH and FSH are required for follicular development and
continued growth until ovulation ... theca cells • Ovulation ... forms following ovulation ... not implant #MenstrualCycle ... #menstruation #endocrinology
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
increased radioactive iodine ... increased radioactive iodine ... decreased radioactive iodine ... decreased radioactive iodine ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

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