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

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
low TSH, High T4/T3 ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... concern for nodular thyroid ... #Hyperthyroid # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
goiter • Toxic diffuse ... Diagnosis: ... TSH • ↑ Total T3 ... ↑ FT4 and/or ↑ T3 ... #causes #diagnosis
Hashitoxicosis

‘Leakage’ symptoms of active Hashimoto’s disease

- Hashitoxicosis (Htx) can occur during the initial hyperthyroid stage in
during the initial hyperthyroid ... thyroiditis that causes ... hormone (hyperthyroidism ... Diffuse infiltration ... Endocrinology #Diagnosis
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Algorithm - Systemic ... and Primary Causes ... Mellitus Liver Function ... #Algorithm #causes
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm DIFFUSE ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... #Algorithm #causes
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Blood ... Mellitus Liver Function ... secondary #systemic #generalized ... #Algorithm #causes
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

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