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Thyroid Function Test Interpretation Table

TSH, Free T4, Free T3 and Associated Condition
#Diagnosis #Endocrinology #Hyperthyroid #Hypothyroid #Function
Thyroid Function ... Free T4, Free T3 ... Endocrinology #Hyperthyroid ... #Hypothyroid #Function
Hypothyroid Myopathy
Very common (up to 80% ) in patients with hypothyroidism
Pathophysiology:
 • T4 deficiency leads to
Hypothyroid Myopathy ... hypothyroidism Pathophysiology ... impairs musde function ... Rhabdomyolysis (rare) #Hypothyroid ... #Myopathy #pathophysiology
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sequestration Disordered ... Platelet Function ... Connective Tissue Disorders ... #Causes #Hematology
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Bloating - Treatment Algorithm ... Definitions Pathophysiology ... obstruction (CIPO) Disorders ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional
Causes of Anemia with elevated Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Blood Smear
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Small Bowel Disorder ... - Normal Liver Function ... Abnormal Liver Function ... #Causes #Hematology
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Functional GI Disorders ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... narcotic use FGID Pathphysiology ... @wabillin #Functional ... IBDAlgorithm #IBD #Algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Abnormal platelet function ... clotting factor function ... Vasculitis - Collagen disorders ... #Causes #dermatology
Anorexia Nervosa: Complications
CARDIAC ABNORMALITIES
 - Functional: Low BP, Sinus bradycardia, prolonged QT interval
 - Structural: Reduced
ABNORMALITIES - Functional ... and memory loss HEMATOLOGIC ... - Low-Normal T3 ... Complications #pathophysiology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
Pathophysiology ... Impaired cytotoxic function ... malignancy, autoimmune disorder ... Diagnosis #Management #Hematology