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Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
Abnormal Serum TSH ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Hypothyroid #Hyperthyroid ... #Endocrinology
Causes of Anemia with Normal Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased WBCs
 - Decreased/NormaI
Causes of Anemia ... RA, SLE, PRV, Chronic ... Anemias (MAHA) - Abnormal ... Cancer • Hypothyroid ... #Causes #Hematology
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Elevated PTH (High or normal ... Bone Resorption: Hyperthyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes #endocrinology
Peripheral Neuropathy - Diagnostic Schema and Differential Diagnosis

Hereditary
Common Causes
Rapid Onset
Subacute/Chronic Onset
 - Multifocal
 - Focal
 -
Onset Subacute/Chronic ... Multifocal - Focal ... - Diffuse ... Diagnosis #Schema #Algorithm ... #Causes #neurology
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diagnosis Algorithm ... DIFFUSE Scarring ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
high; in some cases ... thyroid scan with focal ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid # ... differential #diagnosis #endocrinology
Abnormal Lipid Profiles - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Increased Cholesterol and Triglycerides 
 - Genetic Causes
Abnormal Lipid Profiles ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Hypothyroid ... #Dyslipidemia #Abnormal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hashitoxicosis

‘Leakage’ symptoms of active Hashimoto’s disease

- Hashitoxicosis (Htx) can occur during the initial hyperthyroid stage in
during the initial hyperthyroid ... thyroiditis that causes ... Diffuse infiltration ... Hashitoxicosis #Hashimotos #Endocrinology
Weight Gain / Obesity  - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Expenditure:
 • Sedentary Lifestyle
 • Smoking Cessation
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ovarian Syndrome • Hypothyroid ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hormone Intake • Chronic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology ... #Causes