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Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hypothyroidism ... • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism ... Recovery from Non-Thyroid ... #Hypothyroid #Hyperthyroid
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
goiter • Toxic diffuse ... Diagnosis: • ↓ Low TSH ... or Thyrotropin (TSH ... Storm: • Life ... endocrinology #signs
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... • Low TSH, Low ... → Signs of ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
- Symptoms and Signs ... ophthalmoplegia) • ± Diffuse ... osculating over thyroid ... #Hyperthyroid # ... Symptoms #Signs
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... (low TSH, High T4 ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... concern for nodular thyroid ... #Hyperthyroid #
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Algorithmic Approach ... to Hypothyroidism ... obtain TPOAb Euthyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm ... endocrinology #hypothyroid
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
first described hypothyroidism ... Both hypothyroid ... and thyrotoxic storm ... (TS) are triggered ... Therapy of TS is
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Traction alopecia Diffuse ... • Endocrine: Hypothyroidism ... Examination: • Signs ... Tests: • TSH ... deficiency • Thyroid