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Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
Thyroid Goiter on ... caused by iodine ... Note that the goiter ... iodine #deficiency #endocrinology ... hypothyroidism #otolaryngology
Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
Thyroid Goiter on ... caused by iodine ... Note that the goiter ... iodine #deficiency #endocrinology ... hypothyroidism #otolaryngology
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes ... Toxic multinodular goiter ... #differential #diagnosis ... hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
- Differential Diagnosis ... Toxic Multinodular Goiter ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Graves Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Epidemiology: Most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Incidence peaks at 30-50
Diagnosis: 
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Epidemiology: Most common cause ... peaks at 30-50 Diagnosis ... palpitations, Goiter ... Thyroidectomy (goiter ... #management #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Toxic diffuse goiter ... hyperthyroidism Diagnosis ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #diagnosis #differential ... #endocrinology
Ear Pain (Otalgia) - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Primary Otalgia 
 - Pain that originates from the ear
- Differential Diagnosis ... syndrome - Herpes zoster ... Neoplastic Causes ... Pain #Otology #Otolaryngology ... #differential #diagnosis
Hearing Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Hearing Loss Types:
• Conductive
• Sensorineural
• Mixed
Presbycusis is the most common type
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Outer Ear: ... cause unknown) ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #otology #otolaryngology
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
high; in some cases ... Toxic multinodular goiter ... #differential #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Acromegaly - Diagnosis ... macroglossia, goiter ... Differential Diagnosis ... or refractory cases ... #Management #Endocrinology