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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... • Low TSH, Low ... • Low TSH, normal ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #Interpretation
Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) and Interpretation

 • TSH, Free T4, Free T3
 • T3 Uptake
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Thyroid Function ... Tests (TFTs) and Interpretation ... • TSH, Free ... #Tests #TFTs #Interpretation ... endocrinology #diagnosis #laboratory
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... failure/uremia TSH ... & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Elevated FSH ... Challenge • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Challenge • Functional
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... failure/uremia TSH ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Pruritus #secondary #systemic
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ovarian - High FSH ... estrogen: • Functional ... compression) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
• Endocrine: Hypothyroidism ... fungi Initial Laboratory ... Tests: • TSH ... • RPR • Laboratory ... Vitamin D levels Systemic
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Etiology - High FSH ... Hypothalamic: • Functional ... Hyperprolactinemia • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Female Infertility - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Uterus - HSG or SHG or hysteroscopy:
 • Fibroids/polyps
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Anomalies Normal FSH ... /psychosis • Systemic ... Hypopituitarism: • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
affected joint • Systemic ... more time for the laboratory ... including liver function ... – to consider: TSH ... Rheumatoid #Arthritis #laboratory