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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Toxic Nodular • Thyroiditis ... Diagnosis #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 ... in Hashimoto’s thyroiditis ... Diffuse infiltration ... - Silent thyroiditis ... - Thyroiditis
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
tissue • Subacute thyroiditis ... uptake • Painless thyroiditis ... • Hashimoto thyroiditis ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid #
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
ophthalmoplegia) • ± Diffuse ... MSc @AmyChung #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid #
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Alopecia) - General (Diffuse ... Diagnosis Algorithm DIFFUSE ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Secondary syphilis #Diffuse
Bilateral B-Lines in case of Pneumonia on Lung POCUS

Young healthy pt with fever/dyspnea. POCUS lung exam
Pneumonia on Lung POCUS ... POCUS lung exam ... , interstitial diffuse ... Lung POCUS shows ... Lung POCUS invaluable
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
goiter • Toxic diffuse ... associated with thyroiditis
Subacute Thyroiditis on POCUS
Elderly male, malaise, low energy. Anterior neck pain, feeling very unwell 3/52. No
Subacute Thyroiditis ... on POCUS Elderly ... POCUS provided clue ... Dx of SUBACUTE THYROIDITIS ... DrShukla14 #Thyroiditis
Overview of approach to brain death

Pursuing a diagnosis of brain death too early may lead to
patient should focus ... e.g. herniation, diffuse
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Psychological stress #Diffuse