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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... • Low TSH, Low normal ... : Work-up similar ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
Algorithm for Investigation ... of Abnormal Coagulation ... Tests - Prolonged ... #APTT #Laboratory ... Hematology #Diagnosis #Workup
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
angiography • Primary ... salivary cortisol • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... repaired) • Primary ... Causes #Screening #Workup
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Liver Function Tests ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Check pregnancy test ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mislabelled - Repeatedly normal ... taken at home, work ... hypertension) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... High Prolactin + Normal ... + High TSH • Primary ... Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diagnostic algorithm for the workup of hypercalcemia. The diagnostic workup for patients presenting with hypercalcemia rests
Diagnostic algorithm ... for the workup ... hypercalcemia rests ... FHH and 12% of primary ... #Differential #Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
Primary Adrenal ... autoimmune-mediated primary ... aldosterone - Often normal ... Insufficiency #Evaluation #laboratory ... endocrinology #workup
Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Diagnosis and Workup ... NORMAL PLASMA OSMOLALITY ... • SIADH • hypothyroidism ... Hypernatremia #Diagnosis #Workup ... #Algorithm #Nephrology