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

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Radioactive Iodine ... disease • Low iodine ... goiter Radioactive Iodine ... • Thyroiditis, Iodine ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #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
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
cost Radioactive Iodine ... : • Permanent hyperthyroidism ... and permanent hyperthyroidism ... Treatment #Management #endocrinology ... #hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Toxicosis • Iodine ... Thionamide - Iodine ... • Radioactive iodine ... #differential #endocrinology
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Thyroid Disease Hyperthyroidism ... uptake Hypothyroidism ... positive • Ablative hypothyroidism ... • Infantile hypothyroidism ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... Radioactive iodine ... #Hyperthyroidism ... Algorithm #Workup #Endocrinology
Male Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erectile Dysfunction
 - Psychological
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Cocaine, Amphetamines ... Prolactinemia • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Graves Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Epidemiology: Most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Incidence peaks at 30-50
Diagnosis: 
1 )
Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism ... common cause of hyperthyroidism ... : 1 ) Primary hyperthyroidism ... • Radioactive iodine ... diagnosis #management #endocrinology
Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
goiters caused by iodine ... #PhysicalExam #iodine ... #deficiency #endocrinology ... #video #neck #hypothyroidism