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Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
GH Excess • Hyperthyroidism ... Precocious Puberty • Adrenal ... • Congenital Adrenal ... Resistance • Acromegaly ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Features of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism

#hyperthyroidism #hypothyroidism #features #signs #symptoms #endocrinology
Features of hyperthyroidism ... and hypothyroidism ... #hyperthyroidism ... #hypothyroidism ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology
Effects of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism on renal physiology and function

#hyperthyroidism #hypothyroidism #renal #physiology #comparison #effects #nephrology
Effects of hyperthyroidism ... and hypothyroidism ... on renal physiology ... #hypothyroidism ... #renal #physiology
Thyroid Disorders and Menstrual Cycle Function

Hypothyroidism
 • Polymenorrhea (increased menstrual bleeding) is more common
 • Oligomenorrhea
Cycle Function Hypothyroidism ... miscarriage Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Hypothyroidism - symptoms and signs

#Hypothyroidism #symptoms #signs #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hypothyroidism - ... and signs #Hypothyroidism ... signs #diagnosis #endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... → Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... - T3 → Primary Hyperthyroidism ... algorithm #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis
Defined as excessive dark, coarse, male-pattern hair growth
Hirsutism causes in premenopausal women:
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Cushing's Syndrome, Acromegaly ... Androgen-secreting tumors: Adrenal ... Cushing's Syndrome, Acromegaly ... Differential #Diagnosis #endocrinology
Acromegaly 
Caused by over-secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland. 
The condition is rare
Acromegaly Caused ... #Acromegaly #Signs ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
h of infusion Adrenal ... CT scan, adrenal ... salivary cortisol • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... aldosteronism • Acromegaly
Hyponatremia in Hypothyroidism - Pathophysiology

- BWH Medicine Chiefs @BrighamChiefs

#Hyponatremia #Hypothyroidism #Pathophysiology #endocrinology
Hyponatremia in Hypothyroidism ... #Hyponatremia #Hypothyroidism ... Pathophysiology #endocrinology