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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 ... +/- T3 → Primary ... T3 → Central (secondary ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... /uremia TSH & T4 ... : • Hypothyroidism ... #secondary #systemic
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... /uremia TSH & T4 ... #Pruritus #secondary
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Primary and Secondary ... Hypertension - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... #Cardiology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
Gynecomastia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Decreased TSH • Hyperthyroidism ... T4 and TSH • ... • Non-Tumor Secondary
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Abnormal Lipid Profiles ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes • Hypothyroidism ... Deficiency • Primary
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Causes of Primary ... Amenorrhea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothalamic: • Functional ... Hyperprolactinemia • Hypothyroidism
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Petechial Rash - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Abnormalities in primary ... or secondary hemostasis ... platelet function
Types of Urinary Incontinence
 - Stress Incontinence - The urethral sphincter is weakened so that transient
- Functional ... Incontinence - This is a functional ... - Incontinence Secondary ... #Types #Classification ... Causes #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Secondary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Absence of menses for more than 3 cycles or
Causes of Secondary ... Amenorrhea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... estrogen: • Functional ... compression) • Hypothyroidism