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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... → Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... of pregnancy, critical ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
the ankle jerk reflex ... a deep-tendon reflex ... #PhysicalExam #Hypothyroidism ... #Ankle #Reflexes ... #Delayed #Clinical
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Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
is a clinical syndrome ... hormones, with varied clinical ... abolished tendon reflexes ... percussion by the reflex ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
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Acute Spinal Cord Injuries: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Anterior Cord Syndrome -> Anterior spinal artery
Pathogenesis and clinical ... and lower motor neuron ... bladder and rectal reflex ... and #Acute #SpinalCord
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
means upper motor neuron ... The Hoffmann's reflex ... Hoffmanns #Sign #Reflex ... Positive #Abnormal #clinical
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Lesions of the Spinal cord - Spinal Cord Syndromes

Spinal cord lesions can result in permanent neurologic
- Lower motor neuron ... - Upper motor neuron ... involved) - Tendon reflex ... in deep tendon reflexes ... unilateral) #SpinalCord
The clonus sustained in the ankle, which usually occurs in combination with a positive Babinski reflex,
positive Babinski reflex ... superior motor neuron ... muscle stretch reflex ... Ankle #Clonus #Clinical
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Moro Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam

The Moro reflex is obtained by holding the baby’s head and
Moro Reflex on Newborn ... Exam The Moro reflex ... in upper motor neuron ... #Moro #Reflex #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Clinical
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Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increased TSH • Hypothyroidism ... • Sub-clinical ... Hypothyroidism ... Illness • Sub-Clinical
Woltman's Sign of Hypothyroidism oh Physical Exam

Woltman's sign is a delayed relaxation phase of an elicited
Woltman's Sign of Hypothyroidism ... elicited deep tendon reflex ... Woltmans #Sign #Hypothyroidism ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
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