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Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Hypothyroidism • Sub-clinical ... Illness • Sub-Clinical ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid #
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
asymptomatic to myxedema ... ophthalmoplegia) • ± Diffuse ... Legs: “pretibial myxedema ... MSc @AmyChung #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid #
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism ... Hypothyroidism is a clinical ... hormones, with varied clinical ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... endocrinology #hypothyroid
Causes of Generalized Edema - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Overfill (Increased renal sodium retention, Urine Na > 40meq/L)
Oncotic Pressure • Myxedema ... (Hypothyroid)
Myoedema on Physical Exam
Myoedema (or "mounding"): A sign of Hypothyroidism, refers to a small lump rising
Myoedema on Physical ... Exam Myoedema ( ... characteristic of hypothyroid ... Myoedema is not ... #PhysicalExam #clinical
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
timel syndrome, Oedema ... Periorbital oedema ... reflexes, Anaemia #Hypothyroid
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Alopecia) - General (Diffuse ... Diagnosis Algorithm DIFFUSE ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Secondary syphilis #Diffuse
Hashitoxicosis

‘Leakage’ symptoms of active Hashimoto’s disease

- Hashitoxicosis (Htx) can occur during the initial hyperthyroid stage in
during the initial hyperthyroid ... Diffuse infiltration
Hypothyroid Myopathy
Very common (up to 80% ) in patients with hypothyroidism
Pathophysiology:
 • T4 deficiency leads to
Hypothyroid Myopathy ... fibers Spectrum of Clinical ... Rhabdomyolysis (rare) #Hypothyroid
Myxedema Heart on Echocardiogram
52F with weeks of shortness of breath, pedal edema and constipation.  Exam
Myxedema Heart on ... Remember to think of myxedema ... @the_gelf #Myxedema ... Echocardiogram #clinical ... #cardiology #pocus