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

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... because pregnancy affects ... diagnostic workup ... #Algorithm #Workup ... #Endocrinology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
: Work-up similar ... to hyperthyroidism ... → Signs of ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Peripheral ... for workup, including ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome ... #Algorithm #hematology
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) - Further Workup

 • CNS symptoms? Get an LP and imaging
Returning Traveler’ algorithm ... thin smear • Signs ... biopsy • Lab values ... supporting hematologic ... #diagnosis
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential Diagnosis ... previously stable values ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... : Hypothyroidism
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
pseudo-acromegaly, obesity, hypothyroidism ... Beckwith Wiedemann syndrome ... and Workup: • ... 2 adenoma mass effect ... #Management #Endocrinology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
• M > F • Affects ... Physical Exam/Signs ... • Richter’s Syndrome ... #workup #oncology ... #hematology