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Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Sub-clinical ... Hypothyroidism ... Illness • Sub-Clinical ... #Hypothyroid #Hyperthyroid
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
Hyperthyroidism ... down” • Low ... ophthalmoplegia) • ± Diffuse ... MSc @AmyChung #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid #
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... (low TSH, High T4 ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Hyperthyroid #
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
is a clinical syndrome ... hormones, with varied clinical ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #neurology ... endocrinology #hypothyroid
Hypothyroid Myopathy
Very common (up to 80% ) in patients with hypothyroidism
Pathophysiology:
 • T4 deficiency leads to
Hypothyroid Myopathy ... patients with hypothyroidism ... hypertrophy of slow-twitching ... fibers Spectrum of Clinical ... Rhabdomyolysis (rare) #Hypothyroid
Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm
Hypertonic Hyponatremia: Hyperglycemia, Mannitol, Urologic irrigants
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • ADH ON (UOsm > 100):
Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm ... Medications (diuretics), Hypothyroidism ... Primary polydipsia, Low ... #diagnosis #sodium ... #nephrology
Myoedema on Physical Exam
Myoedema (or "mounding"): A sign of Hypothyroidism, refers to a small lump rising
mounding"): A sign of Hypothyroidism ... characteristic of hypothyroid ... relaxation, because of slow ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #neurology #hypothyroidism
Volume Based Approach to Hyponatremia
Hypovolemic, Serum uric acid >4
 • Urine Na <20: Extra-renal losses
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acid <4 • SIADH, Hypothyroidism ... , Low solute intake ... #Hyponatremia #algorithm ... #diagnosis #sodium ... #low #nephrology