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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
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diffuse and Focal) Differential ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... to Skin Disease ... Diffuse #Focal #HairLoss
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 - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Cholestatic liver disease ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... syndrome Psychiatric Disease ... Pruritus #primary #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
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
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Cholestatic liver disease ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... syndrome Psychiatric Disease ... #Pruritus #secondary
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... thyroiditis Secondary ... Hyperthyroidism ... endocrinology #signs
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Lipid Profiles - Differential ... Diabetes • Hypothyroidism ... • Tangier Disease ... Obstructive Liver Disease ... LipidProfiles #Differential
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - Differential ... salivary cortisol • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Acromegaly #Secondary