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Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
thyroid goiters caused ... by iodine deficiency ... PhysicalExam #iodine #deficiency ... #endocrinology
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
Hyperprolactinemia Organic Cause ... Congenital GnRH Deficiency ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Rachitic Rosary of Rickets on Physical Exam

Bead-like prominences of bone are seen at the costochondral joints.
mineralization causes ... Ribs #VitaminD #deficiency ... #endocrinology
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift
 • Recovery From DKA
 • Refeeding Syndrome
 • Acute Respiratory
• Vitamin D Deficiency ... Intake - Dietary deficiency ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
aldosterone Causes ... : Most Common Causes ... Tuberculosis: can cause ... include protein C deficiency ... addisons #disease #endocrinology
Hyperphosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transcellular Shift:
 • Rhabdomyolysis
 • Tumor Lysis
 • Metabolic or Respiratory Acidosis
Acidosis • Insulin Deficiency ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Disease • GH Deficiency ... • IGF-I Deficiency ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics
Ketosis Disorders
Ketone bodies are a normal metabolic energy source. Excessive unregulated production of ketones, often accompanied
ketoacidosis (DKA) - caused ... complete insulin deficiency ... partial insulin deficiency ... Glucosuria causes ... diagnosis #management #endocrinology
X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
The epidemiology of this disease is 1/340,000 births and roughly double
involved in B cell maturation ... BTK -> Impaired maturation ... to produce all classes ... antibodies) -> Complete deficiency
Metformin Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action:
 • Suppresses gluconeogenesis by the liver
 • Increases insulin-mediated glucose utilization
agent • Does not cause ... e.g. diarrhea, nausea ... titration • B12 deficiency ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology