16 results
Abnormal Serum TSH - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased TSH
 • Hypothyroidism
 • Sub-clinical Hypothyroidism
 • Recovery from
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Increased ... TSHHypothyroidism ... #Algorithm #Hypothyroid ... #Hyperthyroid #
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
Thyroid Disease Hyperthyroidism ... high; in some cases ... disease course #hypothyroid ... #hyperthyroid # ... differential #diagnosis
Algorithmic Approach to Hypothyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Management Framework

Central Hypothyroidism (Secondary or tertiary) ↓TSH, ↓FT4
Algorithmic Approach ... - Differential Diagnosis ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #algorithm #endocrinology ... #hypothyroid #Management
Hyperthyroidism (low TSH, High T4/T3) - Diagnostic Algorithm

Radioactive iodine scan – get if concern for nodular
Hyperthyroidism ... (low TSH, High T4 ... #Hyperthyroidism ... #Hyperthyroid # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Generalized Edema - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Overfill (Increased renal sodium retention, Urine Na > 40meq/L)
Causes of Generalized ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Overfill ... • Myxedema (Hypothyroid ... #Algorithm #Causes
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Algorithm - Systemic ... and Primary Causes ... failure/uremia TSH ... #Algorithm #causes
Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
) Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm DIFFUSE ... • Hyperthyroidism ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... #Algorithm #causes
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
Skin Hypopigmentation - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Diffuse Congenital - Generalized hypopigmentation of hair, eyes, skin
 • Phenylketonuria
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Diffuse ... Congenital - Generalized ... sclerosis (white "ash ... #Algorithm #causes
Diffuse Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus erythematosus
 • Lichen
Diffuse Hair Loss ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Scarring ... contraceptives • Hyperthyroid ... #Algorithm #causes