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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid ... • Low TSH, Low ... T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... symmetrically enlarged thyroid ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Causes == Primary ... failure/uremia TSH ... #causes
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
Hyperthyroidism ... Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism ... • Insomnia Primary ... Hyperthyroidism ... #causes #diagnosis
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Struma Ovarii #Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... endocrinology #causes
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... failure/uremia TSH ... • Hyperthyroidism ... secondary #systemic #generalized ... #causes
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... + Normal/ Low TSH ... • Primary Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Endocrinology #Causes
Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Hypothyroidism
 • Isolated TSH Deficiency
 • Panhypopituitarism
Thyroid Hormone Resistance
Iatrogenic
Primary Hypothyroidism
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Isolated TSH ... Panhypopituitarism Thyroid ... Resistance Iatrogenic Primary ... endocrinology #causes
Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis of Macroscopic Hematuria
Important Historical Elements:
- Painless: suggests malignancy
- Painful: suggests calculi/infection
- Urinalysis:
Algorithm and Differential ... RBC’s, RBC/WBC casts ... throughout (upper urinary ... prostatic) #Diagnosis #EM ... #IM #Urology #Hematuria
Sellar / Pituitary Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adenoma - Primary Anterior Pituitary
 - Secreting
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Adenoma - Primary ... • ACTH • TSH ... Hypothyroidism) ... endocrinology #causes
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) Diagnosis and Management Summary

WHAT?
 • Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a common systemic inflammatory
disease of unknown cause ... degenerative diseases, hypothyroidism ... DIAGNOSIS: • PMR primarily ... creatine kinase, and thyroid-stimulating ... hormone (TSH) levels