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Algorithmic Approach to Anemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework by MCV

Microcytic (MCV < 80) "TAILS":
 • Thalassemia
Algorithmic Approach ... Microcytic (MCV ... aciduria, Drugs (e.g ... disease, Alcoholism, Hypothyroidism ... #Algorithm #Differential
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... (↑↑↑ ß-hCG) • ... Iodine Scan - High ... Thyroiditis, Iodine (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Corpuscular Volume (MCV ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Chronic Disease (e.g ... Chronic Infection) High ... Liver Disease • Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... High/Normal Radioiodine ... Goiter - TSH/HCG ... Struma Ovarii #Hyperthyroidism
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... High Prolactin ... Failure • Stress (e.g ... TSH • Primary Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm ... (cell) volume (MCV ... High in acute blood ... of substrate (e.g ... Algorithm by Dr.
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... Stim test is 250 mcg ... Measure ACTH: - High ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... history) Ovarian - High ... ) Pituitary - High ... compression) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm
 • IV calcium
 • IV insulin and glucose and/or salbutamolt
 • Consider
Hyperkalemia - Management Algorithm ... potassium and ECG ... morphology, "Sine wave" pattems ... hyperkalemia #potassium #high ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ovarian Etiology - High ... • Functional (e.g ... Hyperprolactinemia • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm