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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... → Signs of ... ophthalmopathy → Graves' Disease ... T3 → Central (secondary ... ) Hyperthyroidism
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Cholestatic liver disease ... renal failure/uremia ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Pruritus #primary #secondary
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism ... - Differential ... Algorithm • Secondary ... Hyperthyroidism ... • Subclinical Hyperthyroidism
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Cholestatic liver disease ... renal failure/uremia ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #Pruritus #secondary
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Hypertension - Differential ... • Renovascular disease ... aldosteronism) • Hyperthyroidism ... hypertension) • Hypothyroidism ... HTN #Cardiology #Differential
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Nail Disorders secondary ... Iron deficiency anemia ... Separating from Bed • Hyperthyroidism ... NailDisorders #Systemic #Secondary ... #dermatology #Differential
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS 
OF ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY. 

Primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency:
 - Tiredness, weakness, mental depression
mild normocytic anemia ... Autoimmune thyroid disease ... without marked anemia ... hypothyroidism ... Insufficiency #Signs
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Causes of Anemia ... Volume (MCV) - Differential ... Poisoning • Anemia ... • Hypothyroidism ... Classification #Differential
Primary Hyperthyroidism - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Note: Although rare, gestational diseases can lead to thyrotoxicosis due
Primary Hyperthyroidism ... rare, gestational diseases ... Secondary hyperthyroidism ... Signs/Symptoms: ... myxedema #Primary #Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... thyroiditis Secondary ... Hyperthyroidism ... endocrinology #signs