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Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Check pregnancy test ... workup choices ... AND management options ... #Algorithm #Workup ... #Endocrinology
Evaluating a Patient with Presumed Cushing Syndrome

#Cushings #Syndrome #Disease #Algorithm #Workup #Dexamethasone #Suppression #Test #diagnosis
Evaluating a Patient ... Cushings #Syndrome #Disease ... #Algorithm #Workup ... #Suppression #Test ... #diagnosis
Graves Hyperthyroidism - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Low TSH -> TSH-R-Ab+ -> Graves' Hyperthyroidism

doi: 10.1210/clinem/dgaa646

#Graves #Disease #Hyperthyroidism
and Management ... Algorithm Low TSH ... dgaa646 #Graves #Disease ... #Algorithm #treatment ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
Gastrointestinal Evaluation ... patients with anemia, diagnose ... disease with serology ... change medical management ... #workup #diagnosis
First-line therapies for Asthma, Asthma-COPD Overlap and COPD

The diagnosis of COPD, asthma, and ACO initially requires
and COPD The diagnosis ... initially requires an evaluation ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Differences #Algorithm ... #Treatment
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Thyroid Function Tests ... in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism: Work-up ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
and Management Algorithm ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... Breath test for ... #Management #Algorithm ... #Transplant #diagnosis
Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Clinical features - Classic triad (flank pain, hematuria,
Carcinoma (RCC) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Imaging and Treatment ... with contrast Evaluation ... #Management #Summary
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Evaluation of Chronic ... Systemic disease ... Chronic #Diarrhea #management ... #algorithm #workup ... #diagnosis #differential
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
 • Epidemiology: 10-180/100,000, Typically Age 20-40, F:M
Erythematosus (SLE) - Diagnosis ... • Immunologic Workup ... life-threatening • Treatment ... of SLE • Evolution ... : Chronic disease