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Graves Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Epidemiology: Most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Incidence peaks at 30-50
Diagnosis: 
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Graves Disease - ... Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism ... Clinical Presentation ... : • Hyperthyroidism ... @UTSWIMchief #Graves
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... → Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... of pregnancy, critical ... ophthalmopathy → Graves
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
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Diagnosis Algorithm Clinical ... • Myasthenia Gravis ... • Myasthenia Gravis ... Subdural Hemorrhage Grave's ... Ophthalmopathy • Hyperthyroidism
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical ... cyclist) - APC Grade ... 2.5cm - APC Grade ... auto) - LC Grade ... Classification #Grades
Plasmodium Falciparum Blood Smear.
Key features suggesting Plasmodium falciparum:
- extreme parasitemia
- normocytic RBCs (vivax, ovale prefer big
Falciparum Blood Smear ... reticulocytes) - thin trophozoites ... Rich Davis, PhD, ... #peripheral #clinical ... #microscopy #microbiology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Overview Clinical ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... diffuse goiter (Graves ... antibodies (TRAb) if Graves
Plasmodium falciparum trophozoites (and crenated red blood cells) - Blood Smear

A classic presentation of Plasmodium falciparum
cells) - Blood Smear ... in a thin blood smear ... scalloped edge) Rich Davis ... #peripheral #clinical ... #microscopy #malaria
Aspergillus clavatus on Microscopy
"clavate"="club-like"
An occupational health hazard, it grows on malt & grains - brewery workers
Aspergillus clavatus on Microscopy ... grows on malt & grains ... Rich Davis, PhD, ... Aspergillus #clavatus #clinical ... #microscopy #microbiology
Low Ankle Sprain: Pathomechanics and Clinical Findings

Grading Ligament Sprains
l: Minimal ligament disruption, mild swelling & tenderness,
Pathomechanics and Clinical ... LowAnkleSprain #Sports ... orthopedics #Grading #Grades
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
observed in the clinical ... today was that of Graves ... Thyroidectomy for hyperthyroidism ... first described hypothyroidism ... CriticalCare, #Hypothyroidism