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Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
the diagnostic workup ... T4 = thyroxine; TSH ... = thyroid-stimulating ... algorithm #diagnosis #workup
Diagnosis of Primary Amenorrhea
A diagnostic approach to primary amenorrhea. (FSH = follicle-stimulating hormone; LH = luteinizing
(FSH = follicle-stimulating ... luteinizing hormone; TSH ... = thyroid-stimulating
Primary Amenorrhea Differential Diagnosis Framework

Workup:
 • β-HCG, TSH and PRL
 • Breast Tanner Staging
 • FSH,
Diagnosis Framework Workup ... : • β-HCG, TSH ... Tanner Staging • FSH
A diagnostic approach to secondary amenorrhea. (DHEA-S = dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate; FSH = follicle-stimulating hormone; LH =
dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate; FSH ... resonance imaging; TSH ... = thyroid-stimulating
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
of Patients for Thyroid ... high; in some cases ... iodine uptake; thyroid ... iodine uptake; thyroid ... and thyroid hormones
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
- Autoimmune Thyroid ... Positive anti-TSH ... - Autonomous Thyroid ... • Excessive Thyroid ... endocrinology #causes
Causes of Female and Male Infertility - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Causes of Female Infertility:
 • Uterus -
Causes of Female ... Diagnosis Algorithm Causes ... • Increased FSH ... Hypopituitarism Causes ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH ... concern for nodular thyroid ... affects diagnostic workup ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Workup
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... • Low TSH, normal ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... • Low TSH, high ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid
Hypercalcemia Evaluation
1) Clinical clues
 - Is the patient symptomatic?
 - Family history?
 - Have you done
Evaluation 1) Clinical clues ... FHH — check the ... to SPEP/SFLC, TSH ... Hypercalcemia #workup ... elevated #evaluation #workup