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Hashitoxicosis

‘Leakage’ symptoms of active Hashimoto’s disease

- Hashitoxicosis (Htx) can occur during the initial hyperthyroid stage in
during the initial hyperthyroid ... thyroiditis that causes ... hormone (hyperthyroidism ... enough of it (hypothyroidism ... Diffuse infiltration
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 #
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
Hyperthyroidism ... ophthalmoplegia) • ± Diffuse ... osculating over thyroid ... MSc @AmyChung #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid #
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
and Focal) Differential ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
They are caused ... in 1850 and the cause ... emergencies are caused ... Both hypothyroid ... and thyrotoxic storm
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... goiter • Toxic diffuse ... Storm: • Life ... #causes #diagnosis
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes ... of Hyperthyroidism ... loading • Ectopic thyroid ... disease • Excess thyroid-stimulating ... hormone stimulation Focal
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism ... inadequate action of thyroid ... receptors for thyroid ... reflex hammer, caused ... endocrinology #hypothyroid
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Chronic Hypertensive Retinopathy: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Ophthalmic Artery Hypertension
Stage 1: Mild/vasoconstrictive
 • Acute and chronic vasospasm
chronic vasospasm -> Diffuse ... and focal arterial ... hyalinization causes ... resulting in a diffuse ... atrophic areas in the choroid