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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 ... Diagnosis and Management ... #Disease #Hyperthyroidism ... #Management #Algorithm ... treatment #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hashitoxicosis - Autoimmune thyroid disease overlap syndrome of Graves' and Hashimoto's disease

Autoimmune thyroid disease overlap syndrome
overlap syndrome ... overlap syndrome ... → Hypothyroidism ... ’s DiseaseHypothyroidism ... Hashitoxicosis #Endocrinology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Myasthenia Gravis ... Limb- proximal weakness ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... #management #neurology
Causes of Peripheral Weakness without Sensory Changes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Objective Weakness
 • Cardio-pulmonary disease
Cardio-pulmonary disease ... • Endocrine Disease ... Oculomotor • Myasthenia ... Gravis • Lambert-Eaton ... Myasthenic Syndrome
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
Graves' Disease ... mendesthiagob #Graves ... #Disease #Treatment ... #Management #endocrinology ... #hyperthyroidism
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... → Signs of ... ophthalmopathy → Graves ... ' Disease → Confirm ... algorithm #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... Graves disease – ... workup choices AND management ... #Hyperthyroidism ... Algorithm #Workup #Endocrinology
Causes of Proximal Muscle Weakness That May Mimic Inflammatory Myopathy
 • Central or peripheral neurologic disease
Proximal Muscle Weakness ... peripheral neurologic disease ... • Myasthenia ... gravis • Muscular ... - Hypo- or hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
Hypothyroidism – ... symptoms and signs ... Signs: Mental ... Carpal timel syndrome ... #PhysicalExam #Endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism – symptoms and signs. 

Symptoms:

Weight loss, Increased appetite, Irritability/behaviour change, Restlessness, Malaise, Stiffness, Muscle weakness,
Hyperthyroidism ... Stiffness, Muscle weakness ... Palmar erythema, Graves ... Pretibial myxoedema #Hyperthyroidism ... #Diagnosis #Endocrinology