15 results
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes ... thyroxine • Iodine ... loading • Ectopic thyroid ... disease • Excess thyroid-stimulating ... hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Radioactive iodine ... concern for nodular thyroid ... because pregnancy affects ... #Workup #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 deficiency ... #PhysicalExam #iodine ... #deficiency #endocrinology
Isocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative Afferent Pupil Defect
 • Optic Neuritis
 • Ischemic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Afferent Pupil Defect ... Atropine • LSD • Cocaine ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Anisocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Physiological - Simple Anisocoria ( <O.5mm)
 - Anisocoria equal
Anisocoria - Pupillary Defects ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... dark, - 10% cocaine ... (Lung, Breast, Thyroid ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Autoimmune Thyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
of Patients for Thyroid ... high; in some cases ... uptake; thyroid ... concentrations of TSH and thyroid ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Toxicosis • Iodine ... Thionamide - Iodine ... • Radioactive iodine ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #differential #endocrinology
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... Radioactive Iodine ... • Exogenous thyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... → Radioactive Iodine ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology