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Diagnostic algorithm for the workup of hypercalcemia. The diagnostic workup for patients presenting with hypercalcemia rests
algorithm for the workup ... of hypercalcemia ... The diagnostic workup ... sensitivity for correct classification ... #Workup #Differential
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, Low ... • Low TSH, normal ... : Work-up similar ... • Low TSH, high ... High or normal TSH
Evaluation of Secondary Hypertension
 • Primary aldosteronism - PRA, PAC
 • Renal artery stenosis - Renal
metanephrines • Hypothyroidism ... - TSH, T3, fT4 ... • Hyperthyroidism ... - TSH, fT4 • Cushing ... resistant #Evaluation #workup
Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
the diagnostic workup ... of hyperthyroidism ... T4 = thyroxine; TSH ... #hyperthyroidism ... algorithm #diagnosis #workup
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Hyporeflexia: • Hypercalcemia ... Hypermagnesemia, Hypothyroidism ... Hyperreflexia: • Hypocalcemia ... Hypomagnesemia, Hyperthyroidism ... differential #diagnosis #table
Hypercalcemia Evaluation
1) Clinical clues
 - Is the patient symptomatic?
 - Family history?
 - Have you done
Hypercalcemia Evaluation ... FHH — check the ... BrighamChiefs #Hypercalcemia ... #workup #differential ... elevated #evaluation #workup
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup ... (↑↔TSH, ↑Total ... (↓TSH, ↔Total ... (↓TSH, ↑Total ... unlikely (↔TSH,
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... (low TSH, High T4 ... affects diagnostic workup ... #Hyperthyroidism ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Workup
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Diagnosis: • ↓ Low TSH ... or Thyrotropin (TSH ... • Labs: - ↓ TSH ... ↑ T3 - Mild hypercalcemia
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
abnormalities - Hypercalcemia ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... #Classification ... #Causes #Workup