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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... TSH & T4: • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... #generalized #dermatology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Mellitus Liver Function ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Pruritus #secondary #systemic ... #generalized #dermatology
Causes of Bleeding / Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Thrombocytopenia - Quantitative Defect
 • Decreased Production
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Disordered Platelet Function ... Disease Vascular System ... TeIangiectasia Vascular System ... #Causes #Hematology
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
cascade and platelet function ... nickmmark #TEG #Thromboelastogram ... #CriticalCare #Hematology ... #Interpretation
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Disorders secondary to Systemic ... Separating from Bed • Hyperthyroidism ... Grooves • Any systemic ... #Secondary #dermatology ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
routine transfusion algorithms ... Thromboelastography #Thromboelastogram ... #TEG #interpretation ... #hematology
Pseudogout Summary - Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD)

Pathophysiology:
Pyrophosphate produced by chondrocytes likely precipitates with calcium to
pain, loss of function ... Hyperparathyroidism • Hypothyroidism ... polyarticular CPPD • Systemic ... Deposition #Disease #Rheumatology