ThyroidGland

Examination of the Thyroid Gland produced by St Georges University  

In this video Mr Jon Lund demonstrates how to examine the thyroid gland and function. More content can be found on www.surgeryandmedicine.com  

Explanations of procedures and signs associated with various OSCE style stations relevant to first and second year MBBS, including pictures of relevant pathology and illustrative diagrams. Includes - resuscitatio - peripheral pulse - blood pressur - cardiovascular exam (including relevant aspects of the general examination - ECG lead placemen - Respiratory exam (including relevant aspects of the general examination - peak flo - vitalograp - abdominal examination (including relevant aspects of the general examination - PNS (motor function - Reflexes alon - cranial nerve exa - Thyroid exa - cervical and lymph node (diagrams only - Shoulder joint exa - Hip joint exam  

Understand what the thyroid and parathyroid do and get to grips with calcium homeostasis.  

A document covering a selection of topics related to the thyroid  

http://www.handwrittentutorials.com - This tutorial takes a look at the production of thyroid hormones in the Thyroid Gland. This includes the transport of iodine and the production of thyroglobulin in the Thyroid Follicles. For more entirely FREE tutorials and accompanying PDFs visit http://www.handwrittentutorials.com  

http://www.handwrittentutorials.com - This tutorial explores the control of Thyroid Hormone, in particular the function of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary gland. For more entirely FREE tutorials and accompanying PDFs visit http://www.handwrittentutorials.com  

Talks in detail about thyroid hormones IMAGE: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B8Ss3-wJfHrpbWpjVC1ZMVN6c1k  

This tutorial takes a look at the production of thyroid hormones in the Thyroid Gland.  

Summary Goitre - enlarged palpable thyroid gland, moves on swallowing Best way to assess is via USS Not necessarily indicative of disease Simple Goitre - normal level of hormones, no treatment necessary    

 

 

http://www.handwrittentutorials.com - This tutorial takes a look at the production of thyroid hormones in the Thyroid Gland. This includes the transport of i...  

Introduction Wash hands, check right patient, introduce yourself, get permission Ask the patient to sit up straight in a chair, and expose their neck down to the shoulders. You could ask them to look up a little bit. Remove any jewellery.   InspectionInspect the hands Hypothyroidism Lethargic, disinterested Bradycardia (radial pulse)  

 

Introduction Wash hands, check right patient, introduce yourself, get permission Ask the patient to sit up straight in a chair, and expose their neck down to the shoulders. You could ask them to look up a little bit. Remove any jewellery.   InspectionInspect the hands Hypothyroidism Lethargic, disinterested Bradycardia (radial pulse)  

 

This video is on clinical examination technique of a thyroid lump for medical undergraduates. Presented by the Audio Visual Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Univer...  

In prospective studies, the prevalence of undiagnosed subclinical hypothyroidism in pregnant women ranges from 3% to 15%. Subclinical hypothyroidism is associated with multiple adverse outcomes in the mother and fetus, including spontaneous abortion, pre-eclampsia, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, preterm delivery, and decreased IQ in the offspring. Only two prospective studies have evaluated the impact of levothyroxine therapy in pregnant women with subclinical hypothyroidism, and the results were mixed. Subclinical hypothyroidism is defined as raised thyrotropin combined with a normal serum free thyroxine level. The normal range of thyrotropin varies according to geographic region and ethnic background. In the absence of local normative data, the recommended upper limit of thyrotropin in the first trimester of pregnancy is 2.5 mIU/L, and 3.0 mIU/L in the second and third trimester. The thyroid gland needs to produce 50% more thyroid hormone during pregnancy to maintain a euthyroid state. Consequently, most women on levothyroxine therapy before pregnancy require an increase in dose when pregnant to maintain euthyroidism. Ongoing prospective trials that are evaluating the impact of levothyroxine therapy on adverse outcomes in the mother and fetus in women with subclinical hypothyroidism will provide crucial data on the role of thyroid hormone replacement in pregnancy.  

Includes a demonstration of the standard thyroid exam, review of the etiologies of goiters, and an overview of the many physical findings of hypothyroidism a...