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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... Hyperthyroidism ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... • Insomnia Primary ... Hyperthyroidism ... Storm: • Life ... #causes #diagnosis
Emergencies related to thyroid gland diseases are infrequently observed in the clinical practice. They are caused
They are caused ... description of thyroid ... pathogenesis of thyroid ... in 1850 and the cause ... and thyrotoxic storm
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS 
OF ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY. 

Primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency:
 - Tiredness, weakness, mental depression
Primary and secondary ... hypotension - Nausea ... - Autoimmune thyroid ... - Secondary hypothyroidism ... Insufficiency #Addisons
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia due to increased bone Ca2+ resorption:
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism, Malignancy, Pseudohyperparathyroidism, Renal failure,
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... resorption: • Primary ... Renal failure, Addison's ... disease, Hyperthyroidism ... Hypercalcemia #Causes
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Struma Ovarii #Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... endocrinology #causes
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Causes == Primary ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #causes
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Causes of Hypertension ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... aldosteronism) • Hyperthyroidism ... hypertension) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Acute Onset Fever - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Viral:
 • Rhinovirus
 • Influenza Virus
 • Parainfluenza
Causes of Acute ... Infection • Urinary ... Endocrine: • Thyroid ... storm • Acute ... #causes
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Primary Adrenal ... Insufficiency Addison's ... aldosterone Causes ... hypothyroidism ... insufficiency #addisons