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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism ... Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... Graves’ • Toxic Nodular ... #Hypothyroid #Hyperthyroid
Algorithm for nodular pattern
The algorithm to distinguish perilymphatic, random and centrilobular nodules is the following:
- Look
Algorithm for nodular ... pattern The algorithm ... perilymphatic, random ... HRCT #CTChest #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
Hypothyroidism and ... Hyperthyroidism ... Symptoms and Signs Hypothyroidism ... ophthalmopathy ocular ... #Hyperthyroidism
The distribution of nodules shown on HRCT is the most important factor in making an accurate
diagnosis in the nodular ... pattern. ... Nodules are randomly ... Pulmonary #HRCT #NodularPattern ... #Nodular #Pattern
On the left some diseases with a nodular pattern.
1. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: ill defined centrilobular nodules.
2. Miliary
diseases with a nodular ... Miliary TB: random ... histiocytosis: early nodular ... Pulmonary #CTChest #Nodular ... #Pattern #NodularPattern
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

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

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

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... planopilaris Pattern ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
Thyroidectomy for hyperthyroidism ... first described hypothyroidism ... euthyroid massive nodular ... CriticalCare, #Hypothyroidism ... Thyrotoxicosis #hyperthyroidism
Basic Interpretation
A structured approach to interpretation of HRCT involves the following questions:
What is the dominant HR-pattern:
reticular
nodular
high
the dominant HR-pattern ... : reticular nodular ... perilymphatic or random ... Interpretation #Algorithm