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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... workup choices AND management ... #Hyperthyroid # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Hashitoxicosis

‘Leakage’ symptoms of active Hashimoto’s disease

- Hashitoxicosis (Htx) can occur during the initial hyperthyroid stage in
during the initial hyperthyroid ... thyroiditis that causes ... ‘Leakage’ symptoms ... Hashitoxicosis #Hashimotos #Endocrinology ... #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Algorithmic Approach ... and Management ... Euthyroid sick syndrome ... #algorithm #endocrinology ... #hypothyroid #Management
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Increased ... Diabetes • Hypothyroidism ... • Hypothyroid ... #Algorithm #Causes
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Generalized Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm - Systemic ... and Primary Causes ... Myelodisplastic syndrome ... #Algorithm #causes
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Algorithm ADRENAL ... Obesity • Liver Disease ... Medical/Other • Hypothyroidism ... #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
high; in some cases ... Euthyroid sick syndrome ... #hyperthyroid # ... differential #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Algorithm DIFFUSE ... • Loose anagen syndrome ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Secondary to Skin Disease ... #Algorithm #causes
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Normal ... Dwarfism) • Hypothyroidism ... #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
• Hypo/Hyperthyroidism ... Neoplastic / Hematologic ... Obstructive Pulmonary Disease ... Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ... #Algorithm #causes