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Hypophosphatemia - Measurement of urine phosphate excretion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • GI loss
 • Redistribution
Algorithm • GI ... Redistribution • Primary ... deficiency • Primary ... Hypophosphatemia #urine #urinary ... #Algorithm
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Algorithm - Systemic ... and Primary Causes ... == Primary Skin ... Urticaria == No Primary ... #Pruritus #primary
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... Hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
angiography • Primary ... alcohol induced - Urinary ... ganglioma - 24-h urinary ... suppression test. 24-h urinary ... syndromes other than primary
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Primary and Secondary ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Primary ... Mineralocorticoid excess (primary ... #Hypertension #Primary
Causes of Enuresis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary Nocturnal Enuresis (Urinary Control Never Achieved)
 • Delayed Maturation
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Primary ... Nocturnal Enuresis (Urinary ... Continence Prior): • Urinary ... Infrequent Voiding (Urinary
Nipple Discharge - Galactorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

↑ TSH - Primary hypothyroidism
↑ ß-HCG - Pregnancy
↑ Creatinine
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm ↑ ... TSH - Primary hypothyroidism ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Prolactinoma
Evaluation of Secondary Hypertension
 • Primary aldosteronism - PRA, PAC
 • Renal artery stenosis - Renal
Hypertension • Primary ... metanephrines • Hypothyroidism ... TSH, T3, fT4 • Hyperthyroidism ... Evaluation #workup #diagnosis
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia due to increased bone Ca2+ resorption:
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism, Malignancy, Pseudohyperparathyroidism, Renal failure,
resorption: • Primary ... Addison's disease, Hyperthyroidism ... due to decreased urinary ... #differential #diagnosis
Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Urine Output > 3L /day
Water Diuresis (Urine Osm <100 mOsm/kg)
 • Primary
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Urine ... 100 mOsm/kg) • Primary ... Relief of prolonged urinary ... #Algorithm #causes