10 results
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Abnormal Serum TSH ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism ... #Hypothyroid #Hyperthyroid ... #Endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, Low normal ... • Low TSH, normal ... Can repeat labs ... Scan • High or normal ... #endocrinology
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Normal Growth ... Exogenous Obesity Normal ... • Congenital Adrenal ... #endocrinology
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Elevated PTH (High or normal ... Tumors: Lung, SCC, renal ... Bone Resorption: Hyperthyroid ... #causes #endocrinology
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... High Prolactin + Normal ... High Prolactin + Normal ... TSH • Primary Hypothyroidism ... #Endocrinology
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Idiopathic Hirsutism - Normal ... Medical/Other • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
 -
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Beware of major normal ... value - variation ... #endocrinology
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Normal Variant ... , Normal Puberty ... Short Stature Normal ... Dwarfism) • Hypothyroidism ... #endocrinology
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
Ultrasound • Adrenal ... Decreased TSH • Hyperthyroidism ... Germ Cell Tumor Normal ... Secreting Tumor Normal ... #causes #endocrinology
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
sedimentation rate + Normal ... pneumonitis • Diffuse ... Cytopenias • Cardiac valve ... , Serositis Labs ... flares • CRP normal