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Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential ... Non-Thyroid Illness Decreased ... Toxicosis #TSH #Differential ... #Hyperthyroid # ... Endocrinology
Causes of Depressed / Lethargic Newborn - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Related:
 • Drugs (Ex. SSRI)
 •
Causes of Depressed ... Lethargic Newborn - Differential ... Syndrome • Birth Asphyxia ... Hypoglycemia #Depressed ... Lethargic #Newborn #Differential
Weight Gain / Obesity  - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Expenditure:
 • Sedentary Lifestyle
 • Smoking Cessation
Gain / Obesity - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm Decreased ... Ovarian Syndrome • Hypothyroid ... WeightGain #Obesity #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Hypercalcemia - Differential ... Bone Resorption: Hyperthyroid ... Hypercalcemia #Differential ... Algorithm #causes #endocrinology
Causes of Generalized Edema - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Overfill (Increased renal sodium retention, Urine Na > 40meq/L)
Generalized Edema - Differential ... • Myxedema (Hypothyroid ... • Pregnancy Decreased ... #Generalized #Differential
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
high; increased; decreased ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid # ... differential #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Causes of Anemia with Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased WBCs
 - Decreased/NormaI
Volume (MCV) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm Decreased ... WBCs - Decreased ... Cancer • Hypothyroid ... Normocytic #Anemia #Differential
Thyroid Disorders and Menstrual Cycle Function

Hypothyroidism
 • Polymenorrhea (increased menstrual bleeding) is more common
 • Oligomenorrhea
Galactorrhea • Decreased ... Anovulation • Decreased ... Menstrual #Cycle #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Causes of hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis
 • Increased losses: enhanced urinary phosphate excretion
 • Decreased input:
hypophosphatemia - Differential ... excretion • Decreased ... hypophosphatemia #Causes #Differential ... #Diagnosis #endocrinology
Schema for Unintentional Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Weight Loss without Inflammation:
 • Decreased Intake: Food
Weight Loss - Differential ... Inflammation: • Decreased ... Endocrine / Meds: Hyperthyroid ... #Weight #Loss #Differential