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Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
goiter • Toxic diffuse ... Thyrotoxicosis associated ... - ↓ TSH, ↑ FT4 and ... fibrillation/flutter • Abdominal ... causes #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Acute Onset Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Viral:
 • Rhinovirus
 • Influenza Virus
 • Parainfluenza
Onset Fever - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Abscess: • Head and ... • Thoracic • Abdominal ... Endocrine: • Thyroid
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Hyperthyroidism - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm • ... T4) • ß-hCG-associated ... • Exogenous thyroid
Antinuclear Antibodies (ANA)
ANA or Anti-NucIear Antibody refers to antibodies against antigens in the nucleus → like
patterns are associated ... Patterns and Associated ... • Nucleolar: Diffuse ... Infection, Autoimmune Thyroid ... rheumatology #diagnosis #differential
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... at bald spots associated ... DHEAS) • ANA ... deficiency • Thyroid
Chronic Abdominal Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Constant / Chronic-Fleeting / Post-Prandial
Upper Quadrant:
 • Peptic ulcer disease
Chronic Abdominal ... Pain - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... endometriosis, tumor) Any ... location/diffuse
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
permanent alopecia Differential ... Diagnosis: • ANCA-associated ... disorders (e.g. thyroid ... pneumonitis • Diffuse ... diffuse peritonitis
Algorithm for Diagnosis of Diffuse Cystic Lung Disease (DCLD)
Round, smooth cysts with normal lung parenchyma in
Algorithm for Diagnosis ... & cavities in an ... May have associated ... DCLD #pulmonary #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #differential
Nonscarring Alopecias: Clinical features of the most common types
Patterned hair loss:
 - Age: puberty or older
iron deficiency, thyroid ... patches; rarely diffuse ... Distribution: any ... hair - Can be associated ... Alopecia #types #differential