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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 ... #Goiter #PhysicalExam ... #endocrinology ... hypothyroidism #otolaryngology
Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

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

Note the movement of the thyroid mass with swallowing.

Dr. Bruno Farnetano
Goiter on Physical ... #Goiter #PhysicalExam ... #iodine #deficiency ... #endocrinology ... hypothyroidism #otolaryngology
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes ... thyroxine • Iodine ... Toxic multinodular goiter ... radionuclide #uptake #differential ... hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Hyperthyroidism - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... , Multinodular goiter ... • Exogenous thyroid ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Toxic diffuse goiter ... Toxicosis • Iodine ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #diagnosis #differential ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Toxic Multinodular Goiter ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
high; in some cases ... Toxic multinodular goiter ... increased radioactive iodine ... #hyperthyroid #differential ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Hypothyroidism
 • Isolated TSH Deficiency
 • Panhypopituitarism
Thyroid Hormone Resistance
Iatrogenic
Primary Hypothyroidism
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Hypothyroidism - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Severe Iodine ... #endocrinology ... #causes