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Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis a
nd Workup Algorithm
Gynecomastia is common in clinical practice, affecting ~50% of males
Workup Algorithm ... Gynecomastia is common in clinical ... Testosterone, HCG ... #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Diagnostic approach to the admitted patient with possible COVID-19

Initial evaluation
- Chest X-ray
- Lung ultrasound (thorough "lawn-mower"
- CBC with differential ... as clinically indicated ... (e.g. echocardiogram ... , EKG) Dr. ... pulmcrit via Internet Book
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm • ... Thyroiditis, Iodine (e.g ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Adenoma
 • Hyperplasia
 • MEN 1 and 2A
Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
Hypercalcemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperplasia • MEN 1 ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology
Inflammatory Joint Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm 
Monoarticular
 • Gout (Podagra, Tophi)
 • Pseudogout
 • Early
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Reactive (e.g ... Enteropathic (e.g ... Enteropathic (e.g ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diabetes Mellitus:
 • Impaired Glucose Tolerance
 • Type I Diabetes
 • Type
Hyperglycemia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperglycemia (e.g ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Hypocalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Low and High Phosphate
LOW PHOSPHATE
 - Low/NormaI PTH
Diagnosis Algorithm ... D Deficiency (e.g ... Resistance • 1- ... Hypoparathyroidism (e.g ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hypoglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fasting Hypoglycemia:
 • Excess Insulin
 • Medications (e.g. Insulin Secretagogues, ß-Adrenergic Antagonists,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Medications (e.g ... Illness (e.g. ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Approach to ECGs - Ischemia
MI = Biomarkers + ECG or echo/angiogram findings
Pathologic Q - 1/3 height
= Biomarkers + ECG ... #Ischemia #ECG ... #EKG #diagnosis ... electrocardiogram #cardiology ... Interpretation #differential
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Shift Work) Sleep ... • Medications (Eg ... • Drug Abuse (Eg ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm