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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... T4 → Possibly Central ... Low TSH, high T4 ... TSH, high T4 +/ ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm
Algorithm for Evaluation of Alkalemia #Diagnosis #EM #IM #Metabolic #Respiratory #Alkalemia #Alkalosis #Algorithm #Compensation #Ddxof
Algorithm for Evaluation ... Alkalemia #Diagnosis #EM ... #IM #Metabolic ... Alkalemia #Alkalosis #Algorithm
Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Urinary Chloride
 • Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vomiting/nasogastric suction ... alkalosis - Normal ... salicylate poisoning • Normal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Reference Laboratory Values - Fishbone Shorthand
Complete Blood Count (CBC), Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP), Liver Function Tests
Count (CBC), Basic Metabolic ... Panel (BMP), Liver Function ... Labs #Reference #Normal
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Excessive vomiting - Metabolic ... transport, renal function ... Gastrointestinal function ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... /uremia TSH & T4 ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Metabolic Alkalosis - Urinary Chloride Algorithm
Cl- responsive metabolic alkalosis
 • Kidney loss of Cl-
Urinary Chloride Algorithm ... Vomiting/nasogastric suction ... alkalosis • Normal ... In a normal gap ... Chloride #urine #Algorithm
Hypothyroid Myopathy
Very common (up to 80% ) in patients with hypothyroidism
Pathophysiology:
 • T4 deficiency leads to
Pathophysiology: • T4 ... deficiency leads to abnormal ... mitochondrial oxidative metabolism ... impairs musde function
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Tumor Increased T4 ... Germ Cell Tumor Normal ... T4 and TSH • ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... AST): • US - Normal ... LFTs #Elevated #Abnormal ... Transaminitis #Algorithm