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Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism - Differential ... Tissue: • Toxic ... #HighThyroid #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes ... Iodine loading • Ectopic ... increased uptake: • Toxic ... radionuclide #uptake #differential ... hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Hypercalcemia - Differential ... Bone Resorption: Hyperthyroid ... Hypercalcemia #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes ... #endocrinology
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
high; in some cases ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid # ... differential #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Weight Gain / Obesity  - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Expenditure:
 • Sedentary Lifestyle
 • Smoking Cessation
Gain / Obesity - Differential ... Ovarian Syndrome • Hypothyroid ... WeightGain #Obesity #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Sellar / Pituitary Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adenoma - Primary Anterior Pituitary
 - Secreting
Pituitary Mass - Differential ... Ectopic GNRH, CRH ... SellarMass #Pituitary #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - Workup and Differential ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Pheochromocytoma • Toxic ... #Differential #
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism: • Toxic ... Hot nodule) • Toxic ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #diagnosis #differential ... #endocrinology