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Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
- Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... • Exogenous thyroid ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... TSH, Low normal T4 ... Low TSH, normal T4 ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
Algorithm for the ... triiodothyronine; T4 ... thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating ... #hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
of Patients for Thyroid ... Disease Hyperthyroidism ... iodine uptake Hypothyroidism ... • Infantile hypothyroidism ... #hyperthyroid #differential
Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Thyroid Disorders ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism ... @AmyChung #Thyroid
Thyroid Function Pathway 

Hypothyroidism is a very common condition! Here's a repost of the pathway that
Thyroid Function ... Pathway Hypothyroidism ... is deficient in hypothyroidism ... that though it is HYPOthyroidism ... /ambcarerx #Thyroid
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... T3 • ↑ Free T4 ... Glucocorticoids: Reduce T4 ... causes #diagnosis #differential
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... (low TSH, High T4 ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... concern for nodular thyroid ... #Hyperthyroidism
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Management of Hyperthyroidism ... / Thyroid Storm ... conversion of T4 ... conversion of T4 ... accompany storm #Hyperthyroidism
Thyroid Disorders and Menstrual Cycle Function

Hypothyroidism
 • Polymenorrhea (increased menstrual bleeding) is more common
 • Oligomenorrhea
Thyroid Disorders ... Cycle Function Hypothyroidism ... miscarriage Hyperthyroidism ... miscarriage #Thyroid ... Menstrual #Cycle #Differential