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Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Abnormal Serum TSH ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Thyrotoxicosis • T3 ... #Hypothyroid #Hyperthyroid ... #Endocrinology
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Laboratory Evaluation ... high; in some cases ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid # ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Tests in the Evaluation ... TSH, high T4 +/- T3 ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
low TSH, High T4/T3 ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... pregnant or breast feeding ... Hyperthyroidism #Hyperthyroid ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Elevated PTH (High or normal ... Bone Resorption: Hyperthyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #endocrinology
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Causes of Bleeding ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Destruction • Abnormal ... Disordered Platelet Function ... #Causes #Hematology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
- Evaluation of ... unclear (often the case ... this indicates normal ... adrenal function ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Bleeding and Bruising - Disorders of Hemostasis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

== Quantitative or Qualitative defect in
PT/ABNORMAL PTT ... administration, evaluation ... The appropriate evaluations ... discern these causes ... are liver function
Weight Gain / Obesity  - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Expenditure:
 • Sedentary Lifestyle
 • Smoking Cessation
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ovarian Syndrome • Hypothyroid ... Hormones • Tube Feeding ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Adults – enlarged facial or acral features, abnormal musculoskeletal growth
Acromegaly Testing Algorithm ... acral features, abnormal ... gland and consider evaluation ... other pituitary functions ... #diagnosis #endocrinology