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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... affects diagnostic workup ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cholestatic liver disease ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... syndrome Psychiatric Disease
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... : Work-up similar ... to hyperthyroidism ... ophthalmopathy → Graves' Disease ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm • ... Uptake: • Graves disease ... trophoblastic disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... (mainly systolic ... hypertension) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Disorders secondary to Systemic ... Diseases Nail ... Separating from Bed • Hyperthyroidism ... disease severe ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Myocardial • Systolic ... • Sub-Valvular Disease ... Coronary Artery Disease ... Deconditioning • Hyperthyroidism
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cholestatic liver disease ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Pruritus #secondary #systemic
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Systemic disease ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis
Tinnitus - Objective (can be heard/auscultated) - 10% - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vascular - Arterial:
 • Atherosclerosis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Exacerbation of Systemic ... Glomus Jugulare • Hyperthyroidism ... • Degenerative Disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm