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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... T3 → Central (secondary ... ) Hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Chest X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
Outline ALL bones
Check soft tissues
Assess heart borders
Is density, behind the heart the same
Chest X-Ray Interpretation ... Checklist Outline ... ALL bones Check ... angle Check and compare ... #Checklist #radiology
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Pruritus #primary #secondary
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation ... Checklist 1. ... indication, always compare ... XRay #Anatomy #Interpretation ... #Checklist #radiology
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #Pruritus #secondary
Causes of Hypomagnesemia
Redistribution:
 - IV glucose
 - Correction of diabetic ketoacidosis
 - IV hyperalimentation
 - Refeeding
Postparathyroidectomy (hungry bone ... metastasis (hungry bone ... - Nasogastric suction ... secretion - Hyperthyroidism ... - Primary or secondary
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
• softening of bones ... of feet, thigh bones ... pain • loss of secondary ... severe mobility/functional ... Wilson's disease • hypothyroidism
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... urgent referral to secondary ... or referral to secondary ... LFTs #Abnormal #Algorithm
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... by age 16 with secondary ... age 14 without secondary ... Hypothalamic: • Functional ... Hyperprolactinemia • Hypothyroidism
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Causes of Secondary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... estrogen: • Functional ... compression) • Hypothyroidism ... Cervical stenosis #Secondary