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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Thyroid Disorders ... Hasimoto’s • Radioactive ... Iodine • Hypopituitarism ... • Iodine Deficiency ... #Hyperthyroid
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
iodine uptake; ... iodine uptake; ... iodine uptake ... iodine uptake ... #hyperthyroid #
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
thyroxine • Iodine ... loading • Ectopic ... thyroid hormone ... adenoma #rai #radioactive ... #iodine #radionuclide
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Iodine Scan - High ... disease • Low iodine ... Iodine Scan - Low ... • Thyroiditis, Iodine ... • Exogenous thyroid
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... Diagnostic Algorithm Radioactive ... iodine scan – get ... concern for nodular thyroid ... #Hyperthyroid #
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Toxicosis • Iodine ... scintigraphy with radioactive ... iodine uptake ... Thionamide - Iodine ... iodine therapy
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... with TRAb → Radioactive ... Iodine Uptake &
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
2 years • No thyroid ... 40%) • Low cost Radioactive ... Iodine: • Permanent ... hyperthyroidism ... and permanent hyperthyroidism
REBEL Review 71: Treatment of Thyroid Storm 

Propranolol 
Esmolol 
Propylthiouracil (PTU) 
Methimazole 
Saturated Solution of Potassium
: Treatment of Thyroid ... Solution Sodium Iodide ... #thyroidstorm #hyperthyroidism ... #table #management ... comparison #Dosages #dosing