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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Thyroid Disorders ... Algorithm Hypothyroidism ... Hypopituitarism • Iodine Deficiency ... Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... #Algorithm #Hypothyroid
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Algorithm Increased ... TSH • Hypothyroidism ... • Sub-clinical ... Hypothyroidism ... #Algorithm #Hypothyroid
Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm
Hypertonic Hyponatremia: Hyperglycemia, Mannitol, Urologic irrigants
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • ADH ON (UOsm > 100):
Algorithm Hypertonic ... Urologic irrigants Hypotonic ... Cirrhosis, Nephrotic syndrome ... Medications (diuretics), Hypothyroidism ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
to Hypothyroidism ... Framework Central Hypothyroidism ... lesions Overt Hypothyroidism ... sick syndrome ↔ ... #hypothyroid #Management
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... concern for nodular thyroid ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Hyperthyroid # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism on Physical Exam

Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome resulting from the production, secretion or
Myoedema in Hypothyroidism ... Physical Exam Hypothyroidism ... is a clinical syndrome ... Myopathy due to hypothyroidism ... semiologianeurologica #Myoedema #Hypothyroidism
Hyponatremia - Differential Algorithm
Isotonic Hyponatremia: Hyperlipidemia, Hyperproteinemia, Recent TURP
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • Hypovolemia: Diuretics/Nephropathies, Vomiting, Diarrhea,
Algorithm Isotonic ... Cirrhosis, Nephrotic Syndrome ... Renal Failure, Hypothyroidism ... Hypertonic Hyponatremia ... #diagnosis #causes
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemia, UNa > 20: 
 • Renal losses, Diuretic excess,
Causes of Hyponatremia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hypovolemia ... , Hypothyroidism ... #Algorithm #Causes
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
normal volume-based algorithm ... mineralocorticoid deficiency ... or low Uosm), Hypothyroidism ... Cirrhosis, Nephrotic syndrome ... differential #diagnosis
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Increased ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... Diabetes • Hypothyroidism ... Causes • Hypothyroid