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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Thyroid Disorders ... - Differential ... @AmyChung #Thyroid ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential ... Recovery from Non-Thyroid ... Thyrotoxicosis • Non-Thyroid ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid #
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
• Memory loss ... ophthalmoplegia) • ± Diffuse ... osculating over thyroid ... MSc @AmyChung #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid #
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
of Patients for Thyroid ... iodine uptake; thyroid ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid # ... differential #diagnosis
Hashitoxicosis

‘Leakage’ symptoms of active Hashimoto’s disease

- Hashitoxicosis (Htx) can occur during the initial hyperthyroid stage in
during the initial hyperthyroid ... s disease, the thyroid ... Diffuse infiltration ... of the thyroid ... Eventually thyroid
Schema for Unintentional Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Weight Loss without Inflammation:
 • Decreased Intake: Food
Unintentional Weight Loss ... - Differential ... Framework Weight Loss ... Endocrine / Meds: Hyperthyroid ... #Differential #
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

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

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... ) - General (Diffuse ... and Focal) Differential ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... #dermatology #Differential
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Hypothyroidism - Differential ... Diagnosis and Management ... obtain TPOAb Euthyroid ... endocrinology #hypothyroid ... #Management
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Fatigue • Weight loss ... goiter • Toxic diffuse ... ↑ Free T4 • Thyroid ... suspected • Thyroid ... causes #diagnosis #differential