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Overview of hypothalamus and pituitary hormones and their regulation.

#hypothalamus #pituitary #endocrinology #Hormones #diagnosis #algorithm
and pituitary hormones ... and their regulation ... endocrinology #Hormones ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism ... Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... • Exogenous Hormone ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm for the diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism. (T3 = triiodothyronine; T4 = thyroxine; TSH = thyroid-stimulating
Algorithm for the ... diagnostic workup of hyperthyroidism ... thyroid-stimulating hormone ... #hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Differentiation of Causes ... of Hyperthyroidism ... Ectopic thyroid hormone ... thyroid-stimulating hormone ... differential #diagnosis #hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Exogenous/Ectopic Hormone ... Struma Ovarii #Hyperthyroidism ... endocrinology #causes
Hypothalamus Anatomy and Hypothalamic Nuclei
 • Anterior hypothalamic nucleus - Body temperature, thermal regulation (heat dissipation),
temperature, thermal regulation ... oxytocin, destruction causes ... Shivering, thermal regulation ... , destruction causes ... of gonadotropic hormones
Causes of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Non-pregnant bleeding that is inegular in timing, frequency, or flow 

Mnemonic: PALM-COEIN
Causes of Abnormal ... NON-STRUCTURAL CAUSES ... Perimenopause - PCOS - Hypothyroidism ... Iatrogenic - Hormonal ... contraceptive use - Hormone
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Challenge • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Hyperprolactinemia Organic Cause ... endocrinology #causes
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism ... Physical Exam Hypothyroidism ... action of thyroid hormones ... receptors for thyroid hormone ... reflex hammer, caused
Electrolyte imbalances are common findings in many diseases. The kidney is a principally responsible organ for
mechanisms like hormonal ... of antidiuretic hormone ... and parathyroid hormone ... important roles in regulating ... #electrolyte #algorithm