4 results
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup ... Radioactive Iodine ... disease • Low iodine ... goiter Radioactive Iodine ... • Thyroiditis, Iodine
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Toxicosis • Iodine ... with radioactive iodine ... Thionamide - Iodine ... radiocontrast agent ... • Radioactive iodine
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Hypertension - Differential ... Oral sodium loading ... withdrawal of suspected agent ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Screening #Workup #table
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Differential Diagnosis ... antihypertensive agents ... with previously stable ... Endocrinologic: Hypothyroidism ... Workup #causes #Differential