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Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes ... Iodine loading • Ectopic ... increased uptake: • Toxic ... hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Tissue: • Toxic ... Adenoma • Toxic ... - Exogenous/Ectopic ... 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
Sellar / Pituitary Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adenoma - Primary Anterior Pituitary
 - Secreting
Ectopic GNRH, CRH ... 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
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
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
↑ AST/ALT • Treatment ... tenderness Treatment ... hyperthyroidism #causes ... #differential #endocrinology ... #signs #symptoms
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
ED Treatment of 
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 

Hemodynamically unstable 
Resuscitation 
 • ABCs! 
 • Fluids +
ED Treatment of ... rule out possible ectopic ... pregnancy related cause
Cullen's sign. Lipase 1,781. Bruising in the skin around the umbilicus. This sign is named after
Cullen's sign. ... This sign is named ... conditions that cause ... pancreatic necrosis, ectopic ... pregnancy, or other causes