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Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
the diagnostic workup ... T4 = thyroxine; TSH ... = thyroid-stimulating ... algorithm #diagnosis #workup
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
of Patients for Thyroid ... iodine uptake; thyroid ... iodine uptake; thyroid ... procedure that ablates thyroid ... and thyroid hormones
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH ... concern for nodular thyroid ... affects diagnostic workup ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Workup
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
with circulating thyroid ... ↑ Free T4 • Thyroid ... suspected • Thyroid ... Nodules, Size Thyroid ... +/- bruit) • Thyroid
Suggested diagnostic and treatment approach for thyroid nodules. (TSH = thyroid-stimulating hormone.)

#Diagnosis #Management #Thyroid #Nodules #Algorithm
treatment approach for thyroid ... (TSH = thyroid-stimulating ... Diagnosis #Management #Thyroid
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... • Low TSH, normal ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... • Low TSH, high ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
- Autoimmune Thyroid ... Positive anti-TSH ... - Autonomous Thyroid ... Multinodular Goiter - TSH ... • Excessive Thyroid
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Abnormal Serum TSH ... Algorithm Increased TSH ... Recovery from Non-Thyroid ... Thyrotoxicosis • Non-Thyroid ... Toxicosis #TSH
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup ... Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH ... Hyperthyroidism (↓TSH ... Hyperthyroidism (↓TSH ... • Exogenous thyroid
Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
autoimmunity attack TSH ... thyroglobulin, Thyroid ... also attack other thyroid ... thyroglobulin, thyroid ... conjunctivitis - Decr TSH