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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Thyroid Disorders ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... @AmyChung #Thyroid ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Hypothyroid #Hyperthyroid
Hashitoxicosis

‘Leakage’ symptoms of active Hashimoto’s disease

- Hashitoxicosis (Htx) can occur during the initial hyperthyroid stage in
during the initial hyperthyroid ... thyroiditis that causes ... thyroid swelling ... Diffuse infiltration ... of the thyroid
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... concern for nodular thyroid ... workup choices AND management ... Hyperthyroidism #Hyperthyroid ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... DIFFUSE Scarring ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Algorithmic Approach ... Diagnosis and Management ... obtain TPOAb Euthyroid ... endocrinology #hypothyroid ... #Management
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Psychological stress #Diffuse ... #causes
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Intermittent: Diffuse ... or neurologic disorders ... the underlying cause ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... #gastroenterology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... and hematologic disorders ... hemochromatosis #algorithm ... #diagnosis #management ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Subacute Thyroiditis

Also known as: de Quervain’s thyroiditis, granulomatous thyroiditis, or viral thyroiditis

What?
Postviral inflammatory process caused by
inflammatory process caused ... in viruses and thyroid ... after onset Causes ... levels, ↓ TSH (2) Hypothyroid ... #diagnosis #management