1. What is the likely diagnosis?

Secondary hypothyroidism or tertiary hypothyroidism (less likely). 

There are certain features that are very suggestive for hypothyroidism such as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. What are the symptoms that made you consider that diagnosis?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. What physical findings supported the diagnosis?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Which lab data supported the diagnosis?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Explain-Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid axis and interrelationship.

5. What are the most likely causes?  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. What additional aspects of the history and physical examination could provide relevant information to help in the diagnosis?


Symptoms compatible with: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. What additional tests would help confirm the diagnosis?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. What are the treatment options?