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Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Recovery from Non-Thyroid ... Thyrotoxicosis • T3 ... #Hypothyroid #Hyperthyroid
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Fatigue • Weight loss ... goiter • Toxic diffuse ... TSH • ↑ Total T3 ... ↑ FT4 and/or ↑ T3 ... causes #diagnosis #differential
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... and Focal) Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... (Alopecia) - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid
Brittle nails and hair loss in hypothyroidism- ...Physical examination revealed dry skin, thickened and brittle nails
in hypothyroidism ... Panel B), and a diffusely ... enlarged thyroid ... to Hashimoto’s (chronic ... considered in the differential
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Pain Causes - Differential ... Anorexia, weight loss ... cholecystitis • Functional ... Ovarian CA Diffuse ... Hypercalcemia • Hypothyroidism
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Allopecia - Differential ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... • Endocrine: Hypothyroidism ... • Chronic ... deficiency • Thyroid
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Diagnosis Algorithm ... normal prolactin, chaotic ... estrogen: • Functional ... disorder, weight loss ... compression) • Hypothyroidism