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Thyroid Goiter on Physical Exam

Mother and daughter both presenting with thyroid goiters caused by iodine deficiency.
caused by iodine deficiency ... PhysicalExam #iodine #deficiency ... #endocrinology ... hypothyroidism #otolaryngology
Hypocalcemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Magnesium deficiency
 - Hypoparathyroidism 
 - Hypoalbuminemia (Pseudohypocalcemia)
 - Vitamin D
Hypocalcemia Differential ... Algorithm - Magnesium deficiency ... ) - Vitamin D deficiency ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #differential
Hypocalcemia Laboratory Evaluation

Serum levels of PTH, phosphorus, 25-hydroxyvitamin D, and 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D can help differentiate between
dihydroxyvitamin D can help differentiate ... - Vitamin D deficiency ... Hyperparathyroidism #Diagnosis #Endocrinology ... #Differential
Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • Autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency
 • Adrenoleukodystrophy,
Insufficiency - Differential ... Isolated ACTH-deficiency ... pituitary hormone deficiency ... Insufficiency #Differential ... Workup #Algorithm #endocrinology
Causes of Proximal Muscle Weakness That May Mimic Inflammatory Myopathy
 • Central or peripheral neurologic disease
or peripheral neurologic ... Myophosphorylase deficiency ... - Carnitine deficiency ... mimics #diagnosis #differential ... #causes #neurology
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift
 • Recovery From DKA
 • Refeeding Syndrome
 • Acute Respiratory
Hypophosphatemia - Differential ... • Vitamin D Deficiency ... Intake - Dietary deficiency ... #LowPhosphate #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
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LOW VIT D - Deficiency ... Radiation - Mg+ deficiency ... Diagnosis #Management #endocrinology ... #differential #
Hyperphosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transcellular Shift:
 • Rhabdomyolysis
 • Tumor Lysis
 • Metabolic or Respiratory Acidosis
Hyperphosphatemia - Differential ... Acidosis • Insulin Deficiency ... HighPhosphate #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Mineral corticoid deficiency ... , Salt-losing deficiency ... #Hyponatremia #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #nephrology
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
Amenorrhea - Differential ... Congenital GnRH Deficiency ... #Amenorrhea #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology