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Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism - Differential ... - Exogenous/Ectopic ... #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
The infant with tachypnea or wheeze - Clinical Conditions to Consider
 - Bronchiolitis 
 - Pneumonia
smoking - Non-atopic ... infection - Atopic ... disorder - Other causes ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... Tachypnea #Wheeze #Differential
Pediatric Acute Abdominal Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Generalized/Migratory:
 • Intussusception
 • Gastroenteritis
 • Viral Illness
 •
Abdominal Pain - Differential ... Ovarian Torsion • Ectopic ... Ovarian Torsion • Ectopic ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Peds #Pediatrics
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
Sellar / Pituitary Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adenoma - Primary Anterior Pituitary
 - Secreting
Pituitary Mass - Differential ... Ectopic GNRH, CRH ... SellarMass #Pituitary #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
• Other rare causes ... hypothalamic tumors and ectopic ... Overproduction #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #diagnosis #differential ... #endocrinology ... #signs #symptoms
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup and Differential ... hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... #Differential #
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
, oral cavity) Caused ... Cushing's disease; ectopic ... ACTH levels 3) Ectopic ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology