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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... Check pregnancy test ... workup choices ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... : Work-up similar ... to hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
Hypothyroidism and ... Hyperthyroidism ... - GI • Diarrhea ... Symptoms #Signs #Diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... Breath test for ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... #Workup #Management ... Algorithm #Transplant #diagnosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Workup Summary ... IBS is NOT a diagnosis ... cultures, but test ... • If Diarrhea: ... Balloon Expulsion Test
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Diagnosis: ... Graves' disease is ... Perspiration - Diarrhea ... #causes #diagnosis ... #differential #endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
ACTH stimulation test ... - Serum tests that ... Evaluation #laboratory #diagnosis ... #testing #endocrinology ... #workup
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential Diagnosis ... Resistant hypertension is ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... : Hypothyroidism
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
disorder - Primary hypothyroidism ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... is not affected ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Acromegaly - Diagnosis ... pseudo-acromegaly, obesity, hypothyroidism ... and Workup: • ... glucose suppression test ... #Management #Endocrinology