6 results
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Breast Discharge ... Pregnancy, Breast ... Stimulation, Trauma/Surgery ... Hypothyroidism #Breast ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Endocrinology
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Hypercalcemia - Differential ... renal, Bladder, Breast ... Bone Resorption: Hyperthyroid ... Hypercalcemia #Differential ... Algorithm #causes #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
if pregnant or breast ... feeding! ... Hyperthyroidism #Hyperthyroid ... Algorithm #Workup #Endocrinology
Weight Gain / Obesity  - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Expenditure:
 • Sedentary Lifestyle
 • Smoking Cessation
Gain / Obesity - Differential ... Ovarian Syndrome • Hypothyroid ... Hormones • Tube Feeding ... • Hypothalamic Surgery ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
with multiple areas ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid # ... differential #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Bleeding Risk for Various Invasive/Surgical Procedures
Low Risk:
 • Dental extractions (1 or 2 teeth), endodontic (root
Bleeding Risk for ... Other general surgery ... (e.g. breast) ... • Non-cataract ophthalmologic ... polypectomy) #Bleeding