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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... test immediately ... because pregnancy ... #Hyperthyroidism ... Algorithm #Workup #Endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... resolution of pregnancy ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Causes of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Environmental:
 • Toxin (organic solvents, mercury, lead)
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Causes of Recurrent ... Pregnancy Loss ... - Differential Diagnosis ... mellitus • Hypo/hyperthyroidism ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis
 • Pregnancy
 • Endocrinopathies: PCOS, Hypothyroidism
 • HPA Dysfunction:
Causes of Secondary ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Pregnancy ... Endocrinopathies: PCOS, Hypothyroidism ... #Causes #endocrinology
Causes of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Non-pregnant bleeding that is inegular in timing, frequency, or flow 

Mnemonic: PALM-COEIN
Bleeding Non-pregnant ... Increase in size in pregnancy ... Perimenopause - PCOS - Hypothyroidism ... - Diagnosis of ... #Obstetrics #Gynecology
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
Fatty Liver of Pregnancy ... Elevated Liver tests ... child * Severe cases ... #HELLP #AFLP #obstetrics ... #hematology #diagnosis
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy
Three syndromes in the critically ill pregnant woman who presents with coagulation defects.
1) HELLP
critically ill pregnant ... Elevated Liver tests ... child * Severe cases ... #HELLP #AFLP #Obstetrics ... OBGyn #Hematology #Diagnosis
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
- Differential Diagnosis ... Pregnancy, Breast ... TSH • Primary Hypothyroidism ... #Algorithm #Endocrinology ... #Causes
Sellar / Pituitary Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adenoma - Primary Anterior Pituitary
 - Secreting
- Differential Diagnosis ... Pregnancy) • Compensation ... Hypothyroidism) ... #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Factors that May Affect Fetal Oxygenation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Excessive Uterine Activity:
 • Hyperstimulation
 • Placental
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Post-dates pregnancy ... mellitus, HTN) • Hyperthyroidism ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn