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Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Disease Hyperthyroidism ... high; in some cases ... scan with focal ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid #
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
goiter • Toxic diffuse ... or Thyrotropin (TSH ... Storm: • Life ... • Labs: - ↓ TSH ... #causes #diagnosis
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... #causes
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
in 1850 and the cause ... emergencies are caused ... Both hypothyroid ... and thyrotoxic storm ... Therapy of TS is
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

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