Hashimoto's thyroiditis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S [2]

Overview

Patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis usually appear fatigued and have myxedema. Physical examination of patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis is usually remarkable for bradycardia, bradypnea and delayed reflexes.^[1]

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

Patients with Haashimoto's thyroiditis usually appears fatigues and have Myxedema.

Vital Signs

Bradycardia (in hypothyroidism)
Tachycardia (in hyperthyroidism)

Skin

Dry skin
Coarse hair

Head

Puffy face

Throat

Enlarged thyroid gland or presence of goiter
Small or shrunken thyroid gland (late in the disease

Respiratory

Bradypnea

Neurologic

Slowed speech
Slowed reflexes

References

↑ Caturegli P, De Remigis A, Rose NR (2014). "Hashimoto thyroiditis: clinical and diagnostic criteria". Autoimmun Rev. 13 (4–5): 391–7. doi:10.1016/j.autrev.2014.01.007. PMID 24434360.

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[pmid24434360-1] Caturegli P, De Remigis A, Rose NR (2014). "Hashimoto thyroiditis: clinical and diagnostic criteria". Autoimmun Rev. 13 (4–5): 391–7. doi:10.1016/j.autrev.2014.01.007. PMID 24434360.

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