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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Diagnosis Algorithm Hypothyroidism ... • Radioactive Iodine ... Hypopituitarism • Iodine ... Subclinical Hyperthyroidism
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism ... Radioactive Iodine ... disease • Low iodine ... goiter Radioactive Iodine ... • Thyroiditis, Iodine
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... → Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... - T3 → Primary Hyperthyroidism ... → Radioactive Iodine
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism ... thyroxine • Iodine ... #radioactive #iodine ... differential #diagnosis #hyperthyroidism
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
cost Radioactive Iodine ... : • Permanent hyperthyroidism ... and permanent hyperthyroidism ... endocrinology #hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Toxicosis • Iodine ... with radioactive iodine ... Thionamide - Iodine ... • Radioactive iodine
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Thyroid Disease Hyperthyroidism ... increased radioactive iodine ... increased radioactive iodine ... decreased radioactive iodine ... uptake Hypothyroidism
Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
goiters caused by iodine ... #PhysicalExam #iodine ... #video #neck #hypothyroidism
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
Solution of Potassium Iodide ... Solution Sodium Iodide ... #thyroidstorm #hyperthyroidism
Graves Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Epidemiology: Most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Incidence peaks at 30-50
Diagnosis: 
1 )
Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism ... common cause of hyperthyroidism ... : 1 ) Primary hyperthyroidism ... Presentation: • Hyperthyroidism ... • Radioactive iodine