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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 ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Hypothyroid #Hyperthyroid
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Laboratory Evaluation ... of Patients for Thyroid ... iodine uptake; thyroid ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid #
Failure to Thrive - Evaluation Checklist
 • History: Baseline, ADLs/iADLs, Med Rec, ROS, Social support &
Failure to Thrive - Evaluation ... Checklist • History ... temporal arteries, thyroid ... Liver panel), CBC, TSH ... BrighamMedRes #FTT
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Algorithmic Approach ... obtain TPOAb Euthyroid ... , ↓FT3/↓FT4 • ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm ... endocrinology #hypothyroid
Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
autoimmunity attack TSH ... etiology Signs/Symptoms ... Pretibial myxedema - Fat ... conjunctivitis - Decr TSH ... endocrinology #symptoms
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... concern for nodular thyroid ... Hyperthyroidism #Hyperthyroid ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
↑ Free T4 • Thyroid ... suspected • Thyroid ... , ↑ FT4 and/or ↑ ... endocrinology #signs #symptoms ... #thyroid
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... Function Tests in the Evaluation ... • Low TSH, normal ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Algorithmic approach to the initial evaluation of patients with suspected secondary hypertension. (CT = computed tomography;
Algorithmic approach ... to the initial evaluation ... resonance imaging; TSH ... = thyroid-stimulating ... #Algorithm
Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis - Illness Script
 • Epidemiology: Asian men age 20-30 with hyperthyroidism of any
pump by excess thyroid ... hormone • Symptoms ... hours-days duration +/- symptoms ... Hypokalemia +/- low TSH ... with high fT4 or