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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
: Work-up similar ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... T3 → Central (secondary ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Primary and Secondary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... hypertension) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal ... ACTH-Dependent (Secondary ... : • Pituitary Dysfunction ... ACTH-Independent (Primary ... #Causes #endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - Workup ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... : Hypothyroidism ... , Primary Hyperaldosteronism
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
Primary Adrenal ... secretion because the dysfunctional ... autoimmune-mediated primary ... diagnosis #testing #endocrinology ... #workup
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
LV hypertrophy, colon ... Acromegaly occurs secondary ... pseudo-acromegaly, obesity, hypothyroidism ... Diagnosis and Workup ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology