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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... Hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Generalized Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm - Systemic ... Mellitus Liver Function ... Creatinine & BUN: • Chronic ... • Hyperthyroidism
Nipple Discharge - Galactorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

↑ TSH - Primary hypothyroidism
↑ ß-HCG - Pregnancy
↑ Creatinine
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm ↑ ... TSH - Primary hypothyroidism ... Creatinine - Chronic ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Blood ... Mellitus Liver Function ... Creatinine & BUN: • Chronic
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Malignancy • Hypothyroidism ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional ... Dyssynergia Diagnostics ... Bloating #Management #Diagnosis
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm High ... Hormone Intake • Chronic ... + High TSH • Primary ... Hypothyroidism
Chronic Diarrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Steatorrhea
 - Maldigestive
    • Pancreatic Insufficiency
 - Primary
Chronic Diarrhea ... Algorithm Steatorrhea ... Insufficiency - Primary ... Neuropathv • Hyperthyroidism ... #Algorithm
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Normal ... Deprivation • Primary ... Dwarfism) • Hypothyroidism ... Chronic UTI) •
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid gland structure-related
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism
 • Parathyroid adenoma
 • Parathyroid hyperplasia
 • Parathyroid
structure-related • Primary ... Parathyroid gland function-related ... vitamin A intake • Hyperthyroidism ... Pheochromocytoma Chronic ... endocrinology #diagnosis
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
- Differential Diagnosis ... did not yield a diagnosis ... cholecystitis • Functional ... Hypercalcemia • Hypothyroidism ... #Differential #Diagnosis