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Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Prolactin + Normal TSH ... + Normal/ Low TSH ... Prolactin + High TSH ... Endocrinology #Causes
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Positive anti-TSH ... Multinodular Goiter - TSH ... Excess: • TSH-Secreting ... endocrinology #causes
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
stimulators • TSH-producing ... Diagnosis: • ↓ Low TSH ... or Thyrotropin (TSH ... • Labs: - ↓ TSH ... hyperthyroidism #causes
Sellar / Pituitary Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adenoma - Primary Anterior Pituitary
 - Secreting
• ACTH • TSH ... • LH/FSH ... endocrinology #causes
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
T4, Decreased TSH ... Normal T4 and TSH ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Systemic and Primary Causes ... failure/uremia TSH ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
Evaluate underlying cause ... • +/- Vit B12, TSH ... Ruled out other causes
Unintentional Weight Loss in Primary Care
 • Definition: More than 5% reduction in body weight within
CBC, BMP, LFTs, TSH ... UA Most Common Causes
Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Hypothyroidism
 • Isolated TSH Deficiency
 • Panhypopituitarism
Thyroid Hormone Resistance
Iatrogenic
Primary Hypothyroidism
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Hypothyroidism • Isolated TSH ... endocrinology #causes
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
failure/uremia TSH ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes