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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
• Low TSH, Low normal ... Can repeat labs ... T3 → Central (secondary ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mislabelled - Repeatedly normal ... HTN #Cardiology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
- Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes • Hypothyroidism ... LipidProfiles #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism ... Algorithm High ... /Normal Radioiodine ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Diagnosis Algorithm ... High Prolactin + Normal ... TSH • Primary Hypothyroidism ... #Endocrinology ... #Causes
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
Gynecomastia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Decreased TSH • Hyperthyroidism ... • Non-Tumor Secondary ... #causes #endocrinology
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Tall Stature - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Normal Growth ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Idiopathic Hirsutism - Normal ... Medical/Other • Hypothyroidism ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Weakness, fatigue, nausea ... insufficiency • Low or normal ... baseline ACTH - Secondary ... #endocrinology
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Short Stature - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Dwarfism) • Hypothyroidism ... #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics