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Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Recovery from Non-Thyroid ... Thyrotoxicosis • T3 ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Hyperthyroidism - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... • Exogenous thyroid ... Hyperthyroidism #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) and Interpretation

 • TSH, Free T4, Free T3
 • T3 Uptake
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Thyroid Function ... Free T4, Free T3 ... • T3 Uptake ... @DharSaty #Thyroid ... laboratory #patterns #differential
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
of Patients for Thyroid ... iodine uptake; thyroid ... iodine uptake; thyroid ... concentrations of TSH and thyroid ... #hyperthyroid #differential
Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
Algorithm for the ... (T3 = triiodothyronine ... thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating ... hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... normal T4 +/- T3 ... TSH, high T4 +/- T3 ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid ... conversion of T4 to T3 ... Blocks synthesis of thyroid ... conversion of T4 to T3 ... conversion ofT4 to T3
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
thyrotoxicosis • T3 ... TSH • ↑ Total T3 ... ↑ FT4 and/or ↑ T3 ... : Reduce T4 -> T3 ... causes #diagnosis #differential
Thyroid Function Test Interpretation Table

TSH, Free T4, Free T3 and Associated Condition
#Diagnosis #Endocrinology #Hyperthyroid #Hypothyroid #Function
Thyroid Function ... Free T4, Free T3
Amiodarone Thyroid Complications
Amiodarone: 
 - iodine-rich, similar structure to T4, with half life up to 100d
Amiodarone Thyroid ... conversion ofT4 to T3 ... can prevent T4/T3 ... directly toxic to thyroid ... pts w/ latent thyroid