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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 ... : Work-up similar ... TSH, high T4 +/- T3 ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #generalized #dermatology
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Pruritus #secondary #systemic ... #generalized #dermatology
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
CPPD vs Gout ... pain, loss of function ... Hyperparathyroidism • Hypothyroidism ... Synovial Fluid Testing ... Gout #Comparison #rheumatology
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
calcium to form CPP ... pain, loss of function ... Hyperparathyroidism • Hypothyroidism ... • Systemic glucocorticoids ... Deposition #Disease #Rheumatology
Rheumatology Workup - Laboratories Studies in Rheumatic Diseases

• Septic arthritis - Gram stain and culture of
Rheumatology Workup ... affected joint • Systemic ... including liver function ... Arthritis #laboratory #workup ... #Rheumatology