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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Causes == Primary ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #causes
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes ... of Hyperthyroidism ... thyroxine • Iodine loading ... struma ovarii) Generalized ... increased uptake: • Graves
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
: Work-up similar ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... Hyperthyroidism ... ophthalmopathy → Graves ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
angiography • Primary ... Oral sodium loading ... salivary cortisol • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #Screening #Workup
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... aldosteronism) • Hyperthyroidism ... hypertension) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hyperthyroidism ... secondary #systemic #generalized ... #causes
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Primary Adrenal ... aldosterone Causes ... hypothyroidism ... Symptoms: • Salt craving ... Weakness • Low-grade
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Syndrome • Prader-Willi ... Deprivation • Primary ... Dwarfism) • Hypothyroidism ... endocrinology #causes