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Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes ... ) Generalized increased ... stimulation Focal increased ... radionuclide #uptake #differential ... hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Causes of Increased Amylase (Hyperamylasemia)
Increased serum amylase is not always due to pancreatitis. Here are some
Causes of Increased ... are some other causes ... OBGYN: Pregnancy, Ectopic ... Ovarian cyst, Pelvic ... elevation #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Iron Deficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Blood loss: GI (cancer, ulcer, IBD), GU
Causes of Iron Deficiency ... - Differential ... athletic training, Pulmonary ... blocker, H.pylori, Atrophic ... #Diagnosis #Causes
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
high; in some cases ... TSI elevated • Toxic ... suppressed uptake • Toxic ... #hyperthyroid #differential ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
Increased Airway ... of increased airway ... o Aspiration, pulmonary ... Airway #Pressure #Differential ... Checklist #Diagnosis #Management
A quick infographic on various pearls about atopic dermatitis, a disease with an increasing burden on
risk factors, management ... #management #medications ... treatment #diagnosis #causes ... D, Galloway G, Murray ... Increased attention-deficit
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
, oral cavity) Caused ... ) 6) Increased ... infections 7) Peptic ... abdominal CT, pelvis ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup and Differential ... acute rise or increased ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Pheochromocytoma • Toxic ... #Differential #
Upper Lobe Lung Diseases - STAR CHASERS Mnemonic

S - Silicosis
T - Tuberculosis
A - Ankylosing Spondylitis
R -
Therefore, conditions caused ... inhalation of toxic ... apices caused by ... calcification • Increased ... lung #diseases #differential
Pulmonary Renal Syndromes - OnePager Summary
Autoimmune ANCA vasculitis (AAV): GPA (granulomatous with polyangiitis), EGPA (eosinophilic granulomatosis
coagulopathy) • CBC w differential ... PFTs (outpatient; increased ... Goodpasture's cause ... Renal #Syndromes #differential ... #diagnosis #management