Hyperthyroidism evaluation Updates Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism in the clinicYou will need the following parameters - Free T4, Free T3, TSH, Radioactive iodine uptake, and scan (I-123) Review free T4 and TSH High FT4 and Low TSH High FT4 and High TSH Normal FT4 and low TSHReview Free T3 High Free T3 Low Free T3 Normal Free T3Physical Examination findings Thyroid Eye Signs with/without goiter No Eye Signs or Goiter (or otherwise small goiter) No Eye Signs (uninodular or multinodular thyroid)Radioactive Iodine Uptake and Scan (I-123) High Uptake Low UptakeMeasure Thyroglobulin High Thyroglobulin Low ThyroglobulinLow Thyroglobulin Exogenous Thyroid Hormone (prescribed or factitious)Radioactive Iodine Uptake Pattern Diffuse Uptake Pattern Nodular Uptake PatternDiagnosis Graves DiseaseDiagnoses Solitary Toxic Nodule Toxic Multinodular GoiterHigh Thyroglobulin Subacute thyroiditis Silent thyroiditis Graves Disease or Toxic nodular goiter (in the setting of iodine overload) Struma OvariiDiagnoses TSH-secreting pituitary adenoma (TSHoma) Thyroid Hormone ResistanceDiagnoses Levothyroxine induced subclinical hyperthyroidism Mild Graves Disease Mild Toxic Multinodular Goiter First Trimester of Pregnancy Nonthyroidal illnessDiagnoses Sick Euthyroid Syndrome Corticosteroids Dopamine References Kravets I. Hyperthyroidism: Diagnosis and Treatment. Am Fam Physician. 2016 Mar 1;93(5):363-70. PMID: 26926973. Post navigation PreviousMetyrapone TestNextTestosterone Mechanism of Action Leave a comment Register / Login using your social network account Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website
