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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Thyroid Disorders ... Hypothyroidism ... • Radioactive Iodine ... Hypopituitarism • Iodine ... Subclinical Hyperthyroidism
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... → Radioactive Iodine ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism ... • Secondary Hyperthyroidism ... • Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... • Exogenous thyroid ... #endocrinology
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism ... thyroxine • Iodine ... #radioactive #iodine ... differential #diagnosis #hyperthyroidism ... #endocrinology
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Disease Hyperthyroidism ... uptake Hypothyroidism ... positive • Ablative hypothyroidism ... • Infantile hypothyroidism ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
2 years • No thyroid ... cost Radioactive Iodine ... : • Permanent hyperthyroidism ... and permanent hyperthyroidism ... #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 ... Differential #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
Thyroid Goiter on ... goiters caused by iodine ... #PhysicalExam #iodine ... #deficiency #endocrinology ... #video #neck #hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... Insomnia Primary Hyperthyroidism ... Struma Ovarii with hyperthyroidism ... sequestrants Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... Radioactive iodine ... concern for nodular thyroid ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Workup #Endocrinology