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

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Algorithm Radioactive ... or breast feeding ... specific, so if positive ... #Algorithm #Workup ... #Endocrinology
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm High ... Pregnancy, Breast ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Endocrinology
Factors that May Affect Fetal Oxygenation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Excessive Uterine Activity:
 • Hyperstimulation
 • Placental
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Excessive ... • Post-dates pregnancy ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Growth Discrepancy: Large for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Maternal Factors:
 • Multiparity
 •
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Maternal ... over course of pregnancy ... Uterine rupture Fetal ... #Algorithm #Causes
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Elevated ... renal, Bladder, Breast ... #Algorithm #causes ... #endocrinology
VT versus SVT with Aberration - Interpretation Cheat Sheet

Features favouring VT
● Absence of typical RBBB or
colision) ● Positive ... show entirely positive ... Brugada algorithm ... Positive or negative ... Aberrancy #Comparison #Diagnosis
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
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Insufficiency Diagnosis ... Algorithm Test ... levels (OCPs, pregnancy ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm High ... Disease • Positive ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Sellar / Pituitary Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adenoma - Primary Anterior Pituitary
 - Secreting
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Adenoma ... Pregnancy) • Compensation ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Benign Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperplasia - Often Bilateral
 • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
 • ACTH
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hyperplasia ... :Renin Ratio) Positive ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Endocrinology