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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Thyroid Disorders ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism ... : • Graves’ ... @AmyChung #Thyroid
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disease: • Grave's ... #HighThyroid #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... ophthalmopathy → Graves ... → Radioactive Iodine ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... Radioactive iodine ... concern for nodular thyroid ... Graves disease – ... workup choices AND management
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
Graves' Disease ... 2 years • No thyroid ... cost Radioactive Iodine ... mendesthiagob #Graves ... Disease #Treatment #Management
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... Radioactive Iodine ... High Uptake: • Graves ... • Exogenous thyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Pharmaceutical Management ... of Hyperthyroidism ... • Teratogenic Iodine ... autoimmune process in Graves ... #ThyroidStorm #Management