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

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... contraindicated if pregnant or ... Check pregnancy test ... affects diagnostic workup ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Approach to the diagnosis of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis. 
*Consider additional test: bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage, transbronchial
Consider additional test ... lung cryobiopsy, or ... Consider additional test ... lung cryobiopsy, or ... pulmonary #diagnosis #algorithm
Diagnostic algorithm for a child or adolescent with suspected pulmonary hypertension. CHD, congenital heart disease; CPET,
Diagnostic algorithm ... for a child or ... liver function test ... #Hypertension #Workup ... #Algorithm
Hyponatremia - Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm

Step 1: Consider whether Posm may actually be normal or elevated
Step 2:
Diagnostic Evaluation Algorithm ... actually be normal or ... Check Uosm and/or ... Consider additional tests ... Hyponatremia #Diagnosis #Workup
Bunnel-Littler PIP Joint Test on Physical Exam
For intrinsic vs joint capsule cause of restriction or tightness
Joint Test on Physical ... of restriction or ... muscles tightness or ... BunnelLittler #Test ... clinical #video #msk
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
FUO) - Further Workup ... Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... Travel to Midwest or ... Test for the respective ... Venous duplex or
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Diagnosis and Workup ... K), H. pylori test ... thyroid function test ... thrombocytopenia is unclear, or ... Diagnosis #Causes #Workup
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... fluid • Gout or ... crystals (gout) or ... : HIV test, a rubella ... Arthritis #laboratory #workup
Approach to Joint Pain

History:
Is the pain from:
	• Joint
	• Adjacent bursa
	• Tendon
	• Ligament
	• Bone
	• Muscle
	• Referred from
present both at rest ... improves quickly with rest ... e.g., congenital hip ... #Joint #Pain #MSK ... rheumatology #approach #workup
Causes of Interstitial Lung Disease - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia
 • (UIP) Usual Interstitial Pneumonia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... this should be 1° or ... Beomycin • Acute or ... Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm