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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
and Primary Causes ... == Primary Skin ... Urticaria == No Primary ... #Pruritus #primary ... #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
angiography • Primary ... ganglioma - 24-h urinary ... suppression test. 24-h urinary ... repaired) • Primary ... syndromes other than primary
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Primary and Secondary ... Algorithm Primary ... Mineralocorticoid excess (primary ... #Hypertension #Primary ... #Algorithm #causes
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
- Differential Diagnosis ... Diabetes • Hypothyroidism ... Deficiency • Primary ... • Hypothyroid ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Enuresis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary Nocturnal Enuresis (Urinary Control Never Achieved)
 • Delayed Maturation
Algorithm Primary ... Nocturnal Enuresis (Urinary ... Continence Prior): • Urinary ... Infrequent Voiding (Urinary ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Algorithm Defining ... starts by measuring urinary ... either secondary or primary ... Gitelman's syndrome • Primary ... #algorithm #causes
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 Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia due to increased bone Ca2+ resorption:
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism, Malignancy, Pseudohyperparathyroidism, Renal failure,
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... resorption: • Primary ... Addison's disease, Hyperthyroidism ... due to decreased urinary ... #differential #diagnosis
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Elevated ... or normal): • Primary ... Bone Resorption: Hyperthyroid ... #Algorithm #causes
Nephrotic Syndrome - Primary vs Secodary - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

#Nephrotic #Syndrome #Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm #Primary #Secondary
Nephrotic Syndrome - Primary ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm #Nephrotic ... #Algorithm #Primary ... Secondary #Nephrology #Causes