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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Algorithm Hypothyroidism ... Hypopituitarism • Iodine Deficiency ... Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... #Algorithm #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
TSH • Hypothyroidism ... • Sub-clinical ... Hypothyroidism ... #Algorithm #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid #
Hashitoxicosis

‘Leakage’ symptoms of active Hashimoto’s disease

- Hashitoxicosis (Htx) can occur during the initial hyperthyroid stage in
during the initial hyperthyroid ... hormone (hyperthyroidism ... enough of it (hypothyroidism ... is depleted and hypothyroidism ... #Pathophysiology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... concern for nodular thyroid ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Hyperthyroid # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
to Hypothyroidism ... Framework Central Hypothyroidism ... lesions Overt Hypothyroidism ... sick syndrome ↔ ... #hypothyroid #Management
Hypothyroid Myopathy
Very common (up to 80% ) in patients with hypothyroidism
Pathophysiology:
 • T4 deficiency leads to
Hypothyroid Myopathy ... patients with hypothyroidism ... : • T4 deficiency ... Rhabdomyolysis (rare) #Hypothyroid ... #signs #symptoms
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism ... Physical Exam Hypothyroidism ... is a clinical syndrome ... Myopathy due to hypothyroidism ... endocrinology #hypothyroid
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Algorithm Scarring ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Increased ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... Diabetes • Hypothyroidism ... Causes • Hypothyroid
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Algorithm DIFFUSE ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid