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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, Low normal ... • Low TSH, normal ... resolution of pregnancy ... , critical illness ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Abnormal Lipid Profiles ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes • Hypothyroidism ... Pregnancy, Hormone ... #Dyslipidemia #Abnormal
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mislabelled - Repeatedly normal ... hypertension) • Hypothyroidism ... Hyperparathyroidism • Pregnancy ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pregnancy, Breast ... TSH • Primary Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Endocrinology #Causes
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Clinical suspicion ... Weakness, fatigue, nausea ... , hypoglycemia Testing ... insufficiency • Low or normal
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Causes of Secondary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Functional (e.g. eating ... compression) • Hypothyroidism ... #Causes #OBGyn
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... remember than the normal ... volume-based algorithm ... or low Uosm), Hypothyroidism ... Cerebral Salt Wasting
Causes of Female Infertility - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Uterus - HSG or SHG or hysteroscopy:
 • Fibroids/polyps
Causes of Female ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Previous tubal pregnancy ... Congenital Anomalies Normal ... Hypopituitarism: • Hypothyroidism
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APLS) Testing - Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Vascular thrombosis
Hypercoagulable Workup Algorithm ... - 1 or more clinical ... • Unexplained pregnancy ... maternal chromosomal causes ... Hypercoagulable #Workup #Algorithm
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Diagnosis and Management Summary

WHAT?
 • Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common systemic inflammatory
disease of unknown cause ... CLINICAL: • Physical ... degenerative diseases, hypothyroidism ... diagnosed based on clinical ... generally are normal