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Causes of Primary Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unilateral
 • Migraine (Throbbing/Pulsating)
Bilateral
 • Tension/Stress Headache (Tightening, Band-Like,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Cluster Headache ... HeadachePrimary ... #Primary #Headaches ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... Hyperthyroidism ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... • Insomnia Primary ... Hyperthyroidism ... Atrial fibrillation/flutter
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... secondary #systemic #generalized
Causes of Headache - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary: Tension, Migraine, Cluster
Extracranial: Medications, Sinusitis, TMJ disorder, Cervicogenic, Glaucoma,
Causes of Headache ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Primary: Tension ... , Migraine, Cluster ... uw_IMresidency #Headache
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS 
OF ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY. 

Primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency:
 - Tiredness, weakness, mental depression
Primary and secondary ... eosinophilia Primary ... - Autoimmune thyroid ... - Secondary hypothyroidism ... delayed puberty - Headache
Anisocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Physiological - Simple Anisocoria ( <O.5mm)
 - Anisocoria equal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... (Lung, Breast, Thyroid ... adrenaline • Cluster ... Headache • Carotid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... secondary #systemic #generalized
Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Hypothyroidism
 • Isolated TSH Deficiency
 • Panhypopituitarism
Thyroid Hormone Resistance
Iatrogenic
Primary Hypothyroidism
 -
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Panhypopituitarism Thyroid ... Resistance Iatrogenic Primary ... - Congenital Thyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Diagnosis and Management Summary

WHAT?
 • Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common systemic inflammatory
weight loss, new headaches ... degenerative diseases, hypothyroidism ... DIAGNOSIS: • PMR primarily ... creatine kinase, and thyroid-stimulating