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

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Radioactive Iodine ... disease • Low iodine ... goiter Radioactive Iodine ... • Thyroiditis, Iodine ... • Exogenous thyroid
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Toxicosis • Iodine ... with radioactive iodine ... Thionamide - Iodine ... • Radioactive iodine
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... → Radioactive Iodine
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
2 years • No thyroid ... cost Radioactive Iodine ... : • Permanent hyperthyroidism ... and permanent hyperthyroidism ... Disease #Treatment #Management
Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
Thyroid Goiter on ... presenting with thyroid ... goiters caused by iodine ... #PhysicalExam #iodine ... #video #neck #hypothyroidism
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Pharmaceutical Management ... of Hyperthyroidism ... • Teratogenic Iodine ... accompany storm #Hyperthyroidism ... #ThyroidStorm #Management