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Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
goiters caused ... by iodine deficiency ... #Goiter #PhysicalExam ... #iodine #deficiency ... #endocrinology
Hyponatremia Diagnosis Algorithm
UOsm ≥ POsm - Vasopressin-Dependent
 • UNa < 20 mEq/L - Appropriate (↓ EABV)
Hyponatremia Diagnosis ... Algorithm UOsm ... SIADH, Cortisol deficiency ... #differential #algorithm ... #causes #nephrology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Causes of Hyponatremia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cardiac failure #Hyponatremia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #nephrology
Causes of Altered Level of Consciousness GCS < 7 - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Brain Involvement - Hemispheric
Causes of Altered ... Hyperthermia • Thyroid ... • B12/Thiamine deficiency ... • Hyponatremia ... #Causes
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... treat underlying cause ... Glucocorticoid Deficiency ... #diagnosis #nephrology
Causes of Tremors - Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Action Tremor - Occurs During Voluntary Muscle
Causes of Tremors ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... ataxia, Vitamin E deficiency ... Metabolic Etiology (Thyroid ... #Causes
Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
goiters caused ... by iodine deficiency ... #Goiter #PhysicalExam ... #iodine #deficiency ... #endocrinology
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
time you have a case ... of hypotonic hyponatremia ... normal volume-based algorithm ... mineralocorticoid deficiency ... table #sodium #nephrology
Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Hypothyroidism
 • Isolated TSH Deficiency
 • Panhypopituitarism
Thyroid Hormone Resistance
Iatrogenic
Primary Hypothyroidism
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Isolated TSH Deficiency ... Panhypopituitarism Thyroid ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
inadequate action of thyroid ... receptors for thyroid ... reflex hammer, caused ... Hypothyroidism #PhysicalExam ... #endocrinology