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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Thyroid Disorders ... Hasimoto’s • Radioactive ... @AmyChung #Thyroid ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
normal or increased radioactive ... normal or increased radioactive ... normal; decreased radioactive ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid #
Thyroid Function Test Interpretation Table

TSH, Free T4, Free T3 and Associated Condition
#Diagnosis #Endocrinology #Hyperthyroid #Hypothyroid #Function
Thyroid Function ... Endocrinology #Hyperthyroid ... #Hypothyroid #Function
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Recovery from Non-Thyroid ... Thyrotoxicosis • Non-Thyroid ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid #
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

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

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperdefecation • Anterior neck ... ↑ Free T4 • Thyroid ... suspected • Thyroid ... scintigraphy with radioactive ... Methimazole and PTU) • Radioactive
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
loading • Ectopic thyroid ... disease • Excess thyroid-stimulating ... adenoma #rai #radioactive
Thyroid Goiter in Severe Hypothyroidism on Neck Physical Examination

TSH 124. Hashimoto’s, lost to care and thyroid
Thyroid Goiter in ... Hypothyroidism on Neck ... DrCindyCooper Note the neck ... #Thyroid #Mass # ... Neck #PhysicalExam
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
Fatigue - Face/Neck ... Reflexes - Face/Neck ... osculating over thyroid ... MSc @AmyChung #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid #
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
2 years • No thyroid ... 40%) • Low cost Radioactive