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Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroidism ... • Radioactive Iodine ... Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Male Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erectile Dysfunction
 - Psychological
    •
Cocaine, Amphetamines ... Prolactinemia • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... Hyper-estrogenism • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... → Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... → Radioactive Iodine ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Central Hypothyroidism
 • Isolated TSH Deficiency
 • Panhypopituitarism
Thyroid Hormone Resistance
Iatrogenic
Primary Hypothyroidism
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Hypothyroidism - ... Central Hypothyroidism ... Iatrogenic Primary Hypothyroidism ... Thyroiditis #Hypothyroidism ... #LowThyroid #Differential
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism ... • Secondary Hyperthyroidism ... • Subclinical Hyperthyroidism ... T4) • Overt Hyperthyroidism ... ↑↑↑ ß-hCG) • Hyperthyroidism
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
• No thyroid dysfunction ... cost Radioactive Iodine ... : • Permanent hyperthyroidism ... and permanent hyperthyroidism ... endocrinology #hyperthyroidism
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pills • Cocaine ... aldosteronism) • Hyperthyroidism ... hypertension) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... ) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... Radioactive iodine ... #Hyperthyroidism ... Hyperthyroid #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Chronic Dyspnea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pericardial
 • Effusion
 • Cardiac Tamponade*
 • Constriction
Myocardial
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Myocardial • Systolic Dysfunction ... • Diastolic Dysfunction ... Deconditioning • Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Non-pregnant bleeding that is inegular in timing, frequency, or flow 

Mnemonic: PALM-COEIN
Mnemonic: PALM-COEIN ... cirrhosis) Ovulatory dysfunction ... Perimenopause - PCOS - Hypothyroidism