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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... #Interpretation
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Causes == Primary ... Mellitus Liver Function ... Tests/Enzymes: ... failure/uremia TSH ... #causes
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... country), thyroid function ... test, ANA (e.g. ... unclear, or if a primary
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... unclear (often the case ... then go to stim testing ... Standard Stim test ... normal adrenal function
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Causes of Primary ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Etiology - High FSH ... Hypothalamic: • Functional ... #Causes #OBGyn
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... more time for the laboratory ... including liver function ... – to consider: TSH ... #workup #diagnosis
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
Primary Adrenal ... autoimmune-mediated primary ... Insufficiency #Evaluation #laboratory ... #diagnosis #testing ... endocrinology #workup
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... Mellitus Liver Function ... Tests/Enzymes: ... failure/uremia TSH ... #causes
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Most Common Causes ... TB, NTM, PNA • Primary ... ) • Pulmonary function ... tests: obstructive ... Bronchoscopy Laboratory
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Abnormalities in primary ... deficiency Work ... Fecal occult blood test