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

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
goiter • Toxic diffuse ... • ↑ Total T3 ... ↑ FT4 and/or ↑ T3 ... : Reduce T4 -> T3 ... #causes #diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... (low TSH, High T4 ... /T3) - Diagnostic ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Hyperthyroid #
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia ... Diabetes • Hypothyroidism ... • Hypothyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... #causes
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Traction alopecia Diffuse ... • Endocrine: Hypothyroidism ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... Tests: • TSH ... • Laboratory evaluation