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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Liver Function Tests ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #secondary #systemic
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Causes of Secondary ... salivary cortisol • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Acromegaly #Secondary ... Causes #Screening #Workup
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... : Work-up similar ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... T3 → Central (secondary ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... Liver Function Tests ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #Pruritus #secondary ... #systemic #generalized
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
hypothyroidism ... • Low-grade fever ... Palmar creases - Extensor ... clue • Blood tests ... ACTH stimulation test
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Abnormalities in primary ... or secondary hemostasis ... Red Flags: • Fever ... deficiency Work ... Fecal occult blood test
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... EPO-independent (primary ... up EPO levels Primary ... Best to have an ... #workup #hematology
Figure. An approach to the diagnostic use of echocardiography (echo). Rx indicates prescription; TEE, transesophageal
echocardiography; and
a patient with fever ... of perivalvular extension ... , or secondary ventricular ... dysfunction (see text ... Echocardiogram #TTE #TEE #Algorithm