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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
: Work-up similar ... to hyperthyroidism ... → Signs of ... ophthalmopathy → Graves ... ' Disease → Confirm
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
' disease is suspected ... psychosis - CHF ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... endocrinology #signs ... #symptoms #thyroid
In order to better classify heart failure, the American College of Cardiology Foundation and the American
But now the ACC/ ... With treatment, ... structural heart disease ... or signs of heart ... Diagnosis #Cardiology #CHF
Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
carcinomatosis, HF ... dullness, puddle sign ... incisional). 3) Signs ... of underlying disease ... Jcortesizaguirr #Ascites #workup
Optic Neuritis - Diagnosis and Management
 • Epidemiology: Female (75%), 18-50 years,
caucasian
 • Symptoms: Moderate visual
caucasian • Symptoms ... Unilateral • Signs ... lesions (b) • CSF ... corticosteroids TREATMENT ... other auto-immune diseases
Chagas Disease - American Trypanosomiasis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Chagas disease (American trypanosomiasis) is an infectious
Romana's sign ... the absence of treatment ... Indeterminate form (No signs ... /symptoms, positive ... cardiomyopathy (→HF
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
with no early symptoms ... Physical Exam/Signs ... cells can indicate disease ... microglobulin Treatment ... Leukemia #diagnosis #workup
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
super-antigen mediated disease ... • Bilateral signs ... and/or symptoms ... MCTD - Bechet disease ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment