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Nipple Discharge - Galactorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

↑ TSH - Primary hypothyroidism
↑ ß-HCG - Pregnancy
↑ Creatinine
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... TSH - Primary hypothyroidism ... MRI of pituitary gland ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... → Signs of ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Graves’ Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
B & T lymphocyte mediated autoimmunity attack TSH receptor -> Continuous
thyroglobulin, Thyroid gland ... the etiology Signs ... Dysphagia, Thyroid gland ... pathophysiology #endocin #endocrinology ... #symptoms #signs
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Syndrome Testing Algorithm ... MRI of adrenal glands ... , pituitary gland ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm ... #endocrinology
Acromegaly 
Caused by over-secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland. 
The condition is rare
the pituitary gland ... #Acromegaly #Signs ... Symptoms #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
diagnosis of primary hypothyroidism ... manifestation of hypothyroidism ... #PhysicalExam # ... Hypothyroidism # ... Video #Neurology #Endocrinology
Von Graefe's Sign - Graves' Eyelid Ophthalmopathy on Ocular Exam

Lagging of the upper eyelid on downward
Von Graefe's Sign ... Graefes #VonGraefes #Sign ... Ophthalmopathy #Ocular #PhysicalExam ... ophthalmology #endocrinology ... #hyperthyroidism
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid gland structure-related
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism
 • Parathyroid adenoma
 • Parathyroid hyperplasia
 • Parathyroid
Hypercalcemia Parathyroid gland ... ) Parathyroid gland ... vitamin A intake • Hyperthyroidism ... Hypercalcemia #Causes #endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... if the adrenal gland ... with pituitary gland ... problem with adrenal gland ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Woltman's Sign of Hypothyroidism oh Physical Exam

Woltman's sign is a delayed relaxation phase of an elicited
Woltman's Sign of ... Hypothyroidism ... #Hypothyroidism ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #endocrinology