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Approach to Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
Deficiency • MDS+ • Hypothyroid ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #hematology #workup
Causes of Acute Pediatric Cough - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Fever, No Tachypnea
 - Normal Chest Auscultation
Causes of Acute ... Pediatric Cough ... No Fever, No Tachypnea ... Fever, Tachypnea ... - CXR Shows Diffuse
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
) - Diagnostic Algorithm ... affects diagnostic workup ... Hyperthyroidism #Hyperthyroid ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Workup #Endocrinology
Causes of Generalized Edema - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Overfill (Increased renal sodium retention, Urine Na > 40meq/L)
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Myxedema (Hypothyroid ... • Sepsis • Acute ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Bronchiectasis: diagnosis and management 

Causes of localized -> diffuse bronchiectasis
Foreign body, Bronchial stenosis (tumor, .. ),
of localized -> diffuse ... Mycobacteria, Whooping cough ... #Differential #workup ... #algorithm #pulmonary
Causes of Anemia with Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased WBCs
 - Decreased/NormaI
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Normal RBCs • Acute ... Cancer • Hypothyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Alopecia) - General (Diffuse ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... DIFFUSE Scarring ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Eosinophilic Pneumonia
When to suspect Eosinophilic Pneumonia? Non-resolving pneumonia + BAL > 25% eosinophils + excluded more
common diagnoses Acute ... tobacco hx - Fever ... +, Cough+, Dyspnea ... Chest Pain - Diffuse ... Progressive SOB + Cough
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Algorithmic Approach ... ↓FT4 • Treat acute ... Differential #Diagnosis #algorithm ... endocrinology #hypothyroid
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , triggered by cough ... and signs (e.g., fever ... arteritis • Acute ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm