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Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes ... of Hyperthyroidism ... Iodine loading • Ectopic ... differential #diagnosis #hyperthyroidism ... #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism ... - Exogenous/Ectopic ... Struma Ovarii #Hyperthyroidism ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Sellar / Pituitary Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adenoma - Primary Anterior Pituitary
 - Secreting
Hypothyroidism) ... Ectopic GNRH, CRH ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
various pearls about atopic ... Atopic Dermatitis ... #diagnosis #causes ... #atopy #atopic ... D, Galloway G, Murray
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Systemic and Primary Causes ... (dry skin) • Atopic ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hot nodule) • Toxic ... ↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... tenderness Treatment ... #causes #diagnosis ... #differential #endocrinology
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Thyroid Disease Hyperthyroidism ... high; in some cases ... TSI elevated • Toxic ... suppressed uptake • Toxic ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
• Other rare causes ... hypothalamic tumors and ectopic ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Treatment of Stable ... atrial flutter, ectopic ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... #Tachycardia #Treatment
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... : Hypothyroidism ... Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperthyroidism ... Pheochromocytoma • Toxic