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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Thyroid Disorders ... - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism ... #Hypothyroid #Hyperthyroid
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... TSH, Low normal T4 ... +/- T3 → Primary ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... /uremia TSH & T4 ... : • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism
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 ... : • Hypothyroidism
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
Amenorrhea - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Challenge • Functional ... Weight Loss, Eating Disorders
Chronic Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Steatorrhea
 - Maldigestive
    • Pancreatic Insufficiency
 - Primary
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Insufficiency - Primary ... Syndrome • Hyperthyroid ... Microscopic Colitis Disordered ... Neuropathv • Hyperthyroidism
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Lipid Profiles - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Diabetes • Hypothyroidism ... Deficiency • Primary ... Causes • Hypothyroid
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Causes of Primary ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothalamic: • Functional ... (e.g. eating disorder ... Hyperprolactinemia • Hypothyroidism
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid gland structure-related
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism
 • Parathyroid adenoma
 • Parathyroid hyperplasia
 • Parathyroid
structure-related • Primary ... Parathyroid gland function-related ... Vitamin D metabolic disorders ... vitamin A intake • Hyperthyroidism ... endocrinology #diagnosis #differential
Causes of Hypomagnesemia
Redistribution:
 - IV glucose
 - Correction of diabetic ketoacidosis
 - IV hyperalimentation
 - Refeeding
- Nasogastric suction ... tacrolimus) Endocrine disorders ... secretion - Hyperthyroidism ... Hypercalcemic states - Primary ... Causes #diagnosis #differential