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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
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
high; in some cases ... iodine uptake; thyroid ... procedure that ablates thyroid ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid #
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
goiter • Toxic diffuse ... TSH • ↑ Total T3 ... ↑ FT4 and/or ↑ T3 ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... endocrinology #signs
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 ... Hyperthyroidism #Hyperthyroid ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... normal T4 +/- T3 ... Hyperthyroidism → Signs ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
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 ... thyroid swelling ... Diffuse infiltration ... of the thyroid
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
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... DIFFUSE Scarring ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Chronic Hypertensive Retinopathy: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Ophthalmic Artery Hypertension
Stage 1: Mild/vasoconstrictive
 • Acute and chronic vasospasm
chronic vasospasm -> Diffuse ... hyalinization causes ... resulting in a diffuse ... atrophic areas in the choroid ... ophthalmology #diagnosis #signs
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Psychological stress #Diffuse ... #causes