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Thyroid Function Test Interpretation Table

TSH, Free T4, Free T3 and Associated Condition
#Diagnosis #Endocrinology #Hyperthyroid #Hypothyroid #Function
Thyroid Function ... Table TSH, Free T4 ... Condition #Diagnosis #Endocrinology ... #Hyperthyroid # ... Hypothyroid #Function
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Tests in the Evaluation ... TSH, Low normal T4 ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Laboratory Evaluation ... TSH low; free T4 ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid # ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
(low TSH, High T4 ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Hyperthyroidism #Hyperthyroid ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Hypothyroid Myopathy
Very common (up to 80% ) in patients with hypothyroidism
Pathophysiology:
 • T4 deficiency leads to
Hypothyroid Myopathy ... Pathophysiology: • T4 ... impairs musde function ... pathophysiology #signs #symptoms ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... normal adrenal function ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Evaluation and Management of Hyperkalemia

As with hypokalemia, the immediate danger of hyperkalemia is its effect on
Evaluation and Management ... efforts should focus ... The absence of symptoms ... #Hyperkalemia #Evaluation ... #Algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... suspicious clinical symptoms ... history alongside evaluation
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm ... gland and consider evaluation ... other pituitary functions ... Acromegaly #Testing #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Subacute Thyroiditis

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

What?
Postviral inflammatory process caused by
• Malaise and symptoms ... Thyrotoxic phase: ↑ T4 ... levels, ↓ TSH (2) Hypothyroid ... phase: ↓ T4 and ... #deQuervains #endocrinology