What is Differential Diagnosis of Hypothyroidism Flashcards

What is the differential diagnosis of hypothyroidism? If you don’t know the answer, these flashcards can help. Hypothyroidism is also known as underactive thyroid disease. It is a health issue in which the thyroid gland doesn’t make sufficient levels of thyroid hormones. This condition can cause many health problems if it is not diagnosed and treated correctly. Read these flashcards and see what you can learn about hypothyroidism.

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Differential Diagnosis of Hypothyroidism:
A. Endemic Cretinism
b. Endemic Goiter
c. Hashimotos thyroiditis
d. Latrogenic
e. Riedel thyroiditis
f. Subacute granulomatous thyroiditis
Endemic Cretinism
(Pathophysiology)
Dietary iodine insufficiency at early developmental stage
Endemic Cretinism
(Presentation)
Severe mental retardation
Innocent appearing
Endemic Cretinism
(Treatment)
Iodide replacement
Mental retardation permanent
Endemic Goiter
(Pathophysiology)
Dietary iodide insufficiency
Adulthood
Endemic Goiter
(Presentation)
Goiter (Andes, Himalayas, Alps)
Endemic Goiter
(Treatment)
Iodide replacement
Hashimotos thyroiditis--(Autoimmune thyroiditis)
(Pathophysiology)
Autoimmune destruction of thyroid
occurs after viral illness
Hashimotos thyroiditis
(Presentation)
Initially may be hyperthyroid, ultimately hypothyroidism
Hashimotos thyroiditis
(Treatment)
Thyroxine replacement
Latrogenic
(Pathophysiology)
Thyroidectomy
post radiotherapy for hyperthyroidism
Latrogenic
(Presentation)
Hypothyroidism
Latrogenic
(Treatment)
Thyroxine replacement
Riedel thyroiditis
(Pathophysiology)
Chronic fibrosis thyroid
Riedel thyroiditis
(Presentation)
'woody' thyroid