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Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism - Symptoms and Signs
Hypothyroidism:
 - General - From asymptomatic to myxedema coma, “Like
• Memory loss ... brittle and is lost ... ophthalmoplegia) • ± Diffuse ... MSc @AmyChung #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid #
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 ... enough of it (hypothyroidism ... Diffuse infiltration ... Endocrinology #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology
Schema for Unintentional Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Weight Loss without Inflammation:
 • Decreased Intake: Food
Unintentional Weight Loss ... Framework Weight Loss ... , Dementia • Chronic ... Disease: COPD, ... Endocrine / Meds: Hyperthyroid
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Hair Loss (Alopecia ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... Endocrine • Hypothyroidism ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
Pain Causes - Differential ... Anorexia, weight loss ... genitourinary causes ... Ovarian CA Diffuse ... Hypercalcemia • Hypothyroidism
CPPD vs Gout

== CPPD == 

Think About CPPD When:
 • Self-limited synovitis after surgery/trauma (> 65
CPPD vs Gout ... disease states Pathophysiology ... swelling, pain, loss ... Chronic CPP Crystal ... Hyperparathyroidism • Hypothyroidism
Low Alkaline Phosphatase - Hypophosphatasia 

Is Low Alkaline Phosphatase Of Clinical Importance?

ALP enzyme- Discovered in 1923
Low
thigh bones -> chronic ... pain • loss of ... nephrocalcinosis • CPPD ... Wilson's disease • hypothyroidism ... collection with EDTA Pathophysiology
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
Diagnosis and Pathophysiology ... age-arteriosclerosis (less ... heart failure: - Hyperthyroidism ... disorders - Chronic ... Differential #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Framework for Hair Loss ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... • Endocrine: Hypothyroidism ... Scaling, pustules, crusts ... • Chronic