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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... failure/uremia TSH ... & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... secondary #systemic #generalized
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, Low ... • Low TSH, normal ... • Low TSH, high ... T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... High or normal TSH
Evaluation of Secondary Hypertension
 • Primary aldosteronism - PRA, PAC
 • Renal artery stenosis - Renal
Hypertension • Primary ... metanephrines • Hypothyroidism ... - TSH, T3, fT4 ... • Hyperthyroidism ... - TSH, fT4 • Cushing
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
spinal cord injury Generalized ... Hypermagnesemia, Hypothyroidism ... injury, Early ALS Generalized ... Hypomagnesemia, Hyperthyroidism ... differential #diagnosis #table
Primary Hyperthyroidism - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Note: Although rare, gestational diseases can lead to thyrotoxicosis due
Primary Hyperthyroidism ... Secondary hyperthyroidism ... due to excess TSH ... Pretibial myxedema #Primary ... #Hyperthyroidism
Primary and Secondary Headache Types - Differential Classification

- By Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong

#Headaches #Primary #Secondary #Types
Primary and Secondary ... - Differential Classification ... #Headaches #Primary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table
Sellar / Pituitary Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adenoma - Primary Anterior Pituitary
 - Secreting
Algorithm Adenoma - Primary ... • ACTH • TSH ... • LH/FSH ... Hypothyroidism)
Hyperparathyroidism classification
Different causes and features of hyperparathyroidism - raised parathormone (PTH).

#Diagnosis #Hyperparathyroidism #Differential #Primary #Secondary #Tertiary
Hyperparathyroidism classification ... #Differential #Primary ... Tertiary #Comparison #Table ... #Classification
Nipple Discharge - Galactorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

↑ TSH - Primary hypothyroidism
↑ ß-HCG - Pregnancy
↑ Creatinine
Algorithm ↑ TSH ... - Primary hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... • Insomnia Primary ... Diagnosis: • ↓ Low TSH ... or Thyrotropin (TSH ... • Labs: - ↓ TSH