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Thyroid Function Test Interpretation Table

TSH, Free T4, Free T3 and Associated Condition
#Diagnosis #Endocrinology #Hyperthyroid #Hypothyroid #Function
Thyroid Function ... Interpretation Table ... Free T4, Free T3 ... #Hypothyroid #Function ... TFTs #Comparison #Table
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Recovery from Non-Thyroid ... Thyrotoxicosis • Non-Thyroid ... Thyrotoxicosis • T3 ... #Hypothyroid #Hyperthyroid
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Pharmaceutical Management ... conversion of T4 to T3 ... conversion of T4 to T3 ... Hyperthyroidism #ThyroidStorm ... #Management #Pharmacology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
low TSH, High T4/T3 ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... concern for nodular thyroid ... workup choices AND management ... Hyperthyroidism #Hyperthyroid
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
: Treatment of Thyroid ... endocrinology #thyroidstorm ... hyperthyroidism #table ... #management #treatment
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... Function Tests ... normal T4 +/- T3 ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Flowchart guide to interpreting thyroid function tests. Visit gramproject.com for more medical diagrams, tables and flowcharts
to interpreting thyroid ... function tests. ... medical diagrams, tables ... #differential #algorithm ... #thyroid #endocrinology
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Algorithmic Approach ... Diagnosis and Management ... obtain TPOAb Euthyroid ... endocrinology #hypothyroid ... #Management
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... status - Able ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management
Subacute Thyroiditis

Also known as: de Quervain’s thyroiditis, granulomatous thyroiditis, or viral thyroiditis

What?
Postviral inflammatory process caused by
in viruses and thyroid ... changes → The thyroid ... phase: ↑ T4 and T3 ... levels, ↓ TSH (2) Hypothyroid ... #diagnosis #management