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Thyroid Function Test Interpretation Table

TSH, Free T4, Free T3 and Associated Condition
#Diagnosis #Endocrinology #Hyperthyroid #Hypothyroid #Function
Thyroid Function Test ... Interpretation ... Table TSH, Free T4 ... #Hypothyroid #Function ... #Tests #TFTs #Comparison
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
TSH low; free T4 ... high; in some cases ... thyroid scan with focal ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid #
Causes of Diffuse and Localized Lymphadenopathy - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Reactive (Inflammatory / Infectious)
 •
Causes of Diffuse ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Metastatic) #Diffuse ... #Focal #Localized ... #Causes #Hematology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diagnosis Algorithm ... DIFFUSE Scarring ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Peripheral Neuropathy - Diagnostic Schema and Differential Diagnosis

Hereditary
Common Causes
Rapid Onset
Subacute/Chronic Onset
 - Multifocal
 - Focal
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Hereditary Common Causes ... Multifocal - Focal ... - Diffuse ... Diagnosis #Schema #Algorithm ... #Causes #neurology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... TSH, Low normal T4 ... Low TSH, normal T4 ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
(low TSH, High T4 ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Check pregnancy test ... Hyperthyroidism #Hyperthyroid ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Systemic and Primary Causes ... Liver Function Tests ... /uremia TSH & T4 ... #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Localized / Focal ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... disease • Pull test ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... Initial Laboratory Tests
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Urinalysis • Fecal ... occult blood test ... #Causes #dermatology