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Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Hypercalcemia - Differential ... PTH: • Elevated Calcitriol ... Bone Resorption: Hyperthyroid ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes ... #endocrinology
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential ... Hypothyroidism • Sub-clinical ... Illness • Sub-Clinical ... #Hyperthyroid # ... Endocrinology
Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Assess for other hormonal ... causes 3) Assess ... for non-hormonal ... causes by Lauren ... Diagnosis #algorithm #endocrinology
Weight Gain / Obesity  - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Expenditure:
 • Sedentary Lifestyle
 • Smoking Cessation
Gain / Obesity - Differential ... Ovarian Syndrome • Hypothyroid ... Iatrogenic: • Drugs/Hormones ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
action of thyroid hormones ... receptors for thyroid hormone ... reflex hammer, caused ... video #neurology #endocrinology ... #hypothyroid
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes ... Ectopic thyroid hormone ... thyroid-stimulating hormone ... radionuclide #uptake #differential ... hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Lipid Profiles - Differential ... - Secondary Causes ... • Hypothyroid ... Pregnancy, Hormone ... LipidProfiles #Differential
Pituitary Mass Effects - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 • Pituitary turnors are almost always a benign
Pathogenesis and Clinical ... For pituitary masses ... common), growth hormone ... Headaches • Nausea ... #SideEffects #endocrinology
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Breast Discharge - Differential ... Microprolactinoma • Steroid Hormone ... Breast #Discharge #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Endocrinology ... #Causes
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid hormone–dependent
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia
Lithium-associated
Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
Genetic disorders (e.g., multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 or
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... Parathyroid hormone–dependent ... Hypercalcemia #Causes ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Endocrinology