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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... of pregnancy, critical ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Goiter - TSH/HCG Excess ... Struma Ovarii #Hyperthyroidism ... #endocrinology
Primary Hyperthyroidism - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Note: Although rare, gestational diseases can lead to thyrotoxicosis due
Primary Hyperthyroidism ... Pathogenesis and Clinical ... Secondary hyperthyroidism ... due to excess TSH ... #endocrinology
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Sub-clinical ... Hypothyroidism ... Illness • Sub-Clinical ... #Hyperthyroid #Endocrinology
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... ADRENAL EXCESS ... Medical/Other • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Puberty Onset • GH Excess ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Benign Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperplasia - Often Bilateral
 • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
 • ACTH
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... DHEAS Estrogen Excess ... High Plasma E2 +Clinical ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology
Malignant Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Suggestive of Malignancy: Inhomogenous Density, Delay in CT Contrast Washout
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Biopsy Androgen Excess ... High Plasma E2 + Clinical ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... based on repeat clinic ... Mineralocorticoid Excess ... Metabolic Causes: • Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
109 mm Hg) with clinical ... signs of hormonal excess ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... : Hypothyroidism ... Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperthyroidism