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Hashitoxicosis - Autoimmune thyroid disease overlap syndrome of Graves' and Hashimoto's disease

Autoimmune thyroid disease overlap syndrome
syndrome of Graves ... syndrome of Graves ... of people with Graves ... Developing Graves ... #Diagnosis #Graves
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
Graves' Disease ... 2 years • No thyroid ... : • Permanent hyperthyroidism ... mendesthiagob #Graves ... #Disease #Treatment
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... → Signs of ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... ophthalmopathy → Graves ... ' Disease → Confirm
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... concern for nodular thyroid ... Graves disease – ... you’ve diagnosed Graves ... #Hyperthyroidism
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism ... loading • Ectopic thyroid ... increased uptake: • Graves ... ' disease • Excess ... thyroid-stimulating
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
diffuse goiter (Graves ... ' disease) • Thyrotoxicosis ... antibodies (TRAb) if Graves ... ' disease is suspected ... endocrinology #signs
Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
GravesDisease: ... thyroglobulin, Thyroid ... the etiology Signs ... GravesDisease #pathophysiology ... endocrinology #symptoms #signs
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism ... High Uptake: • Graves ... disease • Low ... trophoblastic disease ... • Exogenous thyroid
Hyperthyroidism – symptoms and signs. 

Symptoms:

Weight loss, Increased appetite, Irritability/behaviour change, Restlessness, Malaise, Stiffness, Muscle weakness,
Hyperthyroidism ... – symptoms and signs ... Palmar erythema, Graves ... dermopathy, Thyroid ... Pretibial myxoedema #Hyperthyroidism
Pharmaceutical Management of Hyperthyroidism / Thyroid Storm
Beta-Blockers 
• Decreases sympathetic hyperactivity 
• Partially blocks peripheral conversion
Management of Hyperthyroidism ... / Thyroid Storm ... autoimmune process in Graves ... ' disease • Treats ... accompany storm #Hyperthyroidism