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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... normal T4 +/- T3 ... TSH, high T4 +/- T3 ... TSH, high T4 +/- T3 ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
- Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... T4) • ß-hCG-associated ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism ... Thyrotoxicosis • T3 ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Thyrotoxicosis associated ... TSH • ↑ Total T3 ... ↑ FT4 and/or ↑ T3 ... : Reduce T4 -> T3 ... causes #diagnosis #differential
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
Amenorrhea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Challenge • Functional ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Bloating - Treatment Algorithm ... Malignancy • Hypothyroidism ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional ... #Treatment #gastroenterology
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
 •
Double Vision - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Dislocation • Functional ... Ophthalmopathy • Hyperthyroidism ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Basophilia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Basophils < 1% of the total white blood cell count
Basophils function similarly
Basophilia - Differential ... count Basophils function ... leukemia (CML) - associated ... • Asthma Hypothyroidism ... #Basophilia #Differential