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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... → Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... → Signs of ... with TRAb → Radioactive
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... scintigraphy with radioactive ... Methimazole and PTU) • Radioactive ... endocrinology #signs
Features of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism

#hyperthyroidism #hypothyroidism #features #signs #symptoms #endocrinology
Features of hyperthyroidism ... and hypothyroidism ... #hyperthyroidism ... #hypothyroidism ... #features #signs
Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Diagnosis Algorithm Hypothyroidism ... Hasimoto’s • Radioactive ... Subclinical Hyperthyroidism
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism ... • Secondary Hyperthyroidism ... • Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... T3/Free T4) Radioactive ... Multinodular goiter Radioactive
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
40%) • Low cost Radioactive ... : • Permanent hyperthyroidism ... and permanent hyperthyroidism ... endocrinology #hyperthyroidism
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Thyroid Disease Hyperthyroidism ... normal or increased radioactive ... normal or increased radioactive ... normal; decreased radioactive ... iodine uptake Hypothyroidism
Effects of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism on renal physiology and function

#hyperthyroidism #hypothyroidism #renal #physiology #comparison #effects #nephrology
Effects of hyperthyroidism ... and hypothyroidism ... and function #hyperthyroidism ... #hypothyroidism
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism ... adenoma #rai #radioactive ... differential #diagnosis #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 ... (take time) • Radioactive