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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, Low normal ... • Low TSH, normal ... → Signs of ... ophthalmopathy → Graves' Disease ... T3 → Central (secondary
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Hypertension - Differential ... Mislabelled - Repeatedly normal ... aldosteronism) • Hyperthyroidism ... hypertension) • Hypothyroidism ... HTN #Cardiology #Differential
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Abnormal Lipid Profiles ... - Differential ... Diabetes • Hypothyroidism ... • Tangier Disease ... #Dyslipidemia #Abnormal
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Causes of Secondary ... Amenorrhea - Differential ... compression) • Hypothyroidism ... #Amenorrhea #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #OBGyn
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
goiter (Graves' disease ... thyroiditis Secondary ... TRAb) if Graves' disease ... causes #diagnosis #differential ... endocrinology #signs
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
Gynecomastia - Differential ... Activity • Liver Disease ... Decreased TSH • Hyperthyroidism ... • Non-Tumor Secondary ... #Gynecomastia #Differential
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - Workup and Differential ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... Renal parenchymal disease
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
clinical symptoms/signs ... urgent referral to secondary ... or referral to secondary ... alcohol-related liver disease ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential
Causes of Female Infertility - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Uterus - HSG or SHG or hysteroscopy:
 • Fibroids/polyps
Infertility - Differential ... Pelvic inflammatory disease ... Congenital Anomalies Normal ... Hypopituitarism: • Hypothyroidism ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Intrapartum Abnormal Fetal HR Tracing - Causes of Bradycardia and Tachycardia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Bradycardia:
Intrapartum Abnormal ... Tachycardia - Differential ... Connective tissue disease ... Dehydration • Hyperthyroidism ... Causes #Obstetrics #OBGyn