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Diagnostic algorithm for the workup of hypercalcemia. The diagnostic workup for patients presenting with hypercalcemia rests
Diagnostic algorithm ... suppressed PTH values ... calcium-creatinine ratio cutoff value ... sensitivity for correct classification ... #Differential #Algorithm
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis a
nd Workup Algorithm
Gynecomastia is common in clinical practice, affecting ~50% of males
Diagnosis a nd Workup ... Algorithm Gynecomastia ... affecting ~50% of males ... Labs: TSH, Cr, LFTs ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Mitral Valve Regurgitation - Carpentier Classification
Type I - Normal Leaflet Motion
   - Type la
Mitral Valve Regurgitation ... - Carpentier Classification ... Type I - Normal ... Motion - Type la ... #Carpentier #Classification
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
FUO) - Further Workup ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... artery biopsy • Lab ... values supporting ... UnknownOrigin #workup
Hypoglycemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Workup:
 • Sulfonylurea Labs
 • Anti-lnsulin Ab - Insulin Autoimmune Syndrome
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Hypoglycemia Workup ... • Sulfonylurea Labs ... • Anti-lnsulin Ab ... metabolic demand causes ... 30 mins later - Normally
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... or priapism • Lab ... values: WBC >100k ... , + lab signs of ... values: Elevated
Hypercalcemia Evaluation
1) Clinical clues
 - Is the patient symptomatic?
 - Family history?
 - Have you done
Evaluation 1) Clinical clues ... FeCa <1 %) - Low normal ... • If all normal ... Hypercalcemia #workup ... elevated #evaluation #workup
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... evaluation or workup ... 1,500 cells/µL Workup ... for secondary causes ... glucocorticoid treatment
Causes of Anemia by Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (<80
Causes of Anemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Chronic Disease Normal ... #Anemia #MCV #Classification ... #Causes #Hematology
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm
Acidosis
 - RTA
 - Diarrhea
pH Normal 
 1. Decreased Mg 
 2. Intracellular Shift
Hypokalemia Differential Algorithm ... - Diarrhea pH Normal ... #Differential #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Causes ... #Workup #Nephrology