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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Thyroid Disorders ... - Differential ... Hypothyroidism ... Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... #Hypothyroid #Hyperthyroid
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increased TSH • Hypothyroidism ... • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism ... Thyrotoxicosis • T3 ... #Hypothyroid #Hyperthyroid
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... Function Tests ... Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Disease Hyperthyroidism ... iodine uptake Hypothyroidism ... positive • Ablative hypothyroidism ... • Infantile hypothyroidism ... differential #diagnosis
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism ... - Differential ... • Secondary Hyperthyroidism ... • Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... • Exogenous thyroid
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... low TSH, High T4/T3 ... concern for nodular thyroid ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Hyperthyroid #
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... Insomnia Primary Hyperthyroidism ... goiter • Toxic diffuse ... sequestrants Hyperthyroidism
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
to Hypothyroidism ... Framework Central Hypothyroidism ... lesions Overt Hypothyroidism ... Subclinical Hypothyroidism ... MatthewHoMD #Hypothyroidism
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
and Focal) Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid