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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... : Work-up similar ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Check pregnancy test ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Hyperthyroid #
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
and Screening Testing ... ganglioma - 24-h urinary ... salivary cortisol • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Causes #Screening #Workup
Diagnostic algorithm for the workup of hypercalcemia. The diagnostic workup for patients presenting with hypercalcemia rests
Diagnostic algorithm ... hypercalcemia rests ... FHH and 12% of primary ... Thus, further testing ... #Differential #Algorithm
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
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Vanishing Testes ... Syndrome • Absent Testes ... Functional (e.g. eating ... Hyperprolactinemia • Hypothyroidism