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Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Hypercalcemia Workup ... and Differential ... causes 3) Assess ... for non-hormonal ... Diagnosis #algorithm #endocrinology
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
- Differential ... Microprolactinoma • Steroid Hormone ... #Discharge #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Endocrinology ... #Causes
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Hyperthyroidism - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup ... Low Uptake: • Early ... Exogenous thyroid hormone ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential ... bruit or signs of hormonal ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... #causes #Differential
13 Dangerous Causes of Headache:
 - subarachnoid hemorrhage: family history, PCKD, known berry aneurysm, sudden and
13 Dangerous Causes ... at home or at work ... overweight female, hormone ... Fatal #Dangerous #Deadly ... #Differential
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
high; in some cases ... with multiple areas ... TSH and thyroid hormones ... #hyperthyroid #differential ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Erythemas Summarized
Erythema ab igne
 • A dermatosis that results from repeated exposure to heat (fires, heating
Haverhill fever caused ... Rash of Lyme in early ... lung, esophageal, breast ... PrathitKulkarni #Erythemas #comparison ... #table #differential
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
especially in areas ... , oral cavity) Caused ... melanocyte stimulating hormone ... cortisol ↑ early ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology