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Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary
MCP and PIP Involvement, Spares DIP, Carpal Tunnel, Sicca Syndrome, Epi/Scleritis, Heart Disease, Rheumatoid
Tunnel, Sicca Syndrome ... Scleritis, Heart Disease ... Nodules, Pulmonary Disease ... RA #diagnosis #rheumatology ... #signs #symptoms
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
and signs. ... Symptoms: Tiredness ... Carpal timel syndrome ... #PhysicalExam # ... Endocrinology
Causes of Polycythemia (Erythrocytosis) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Relative - Normal RBC Mass / Decreased Plasma Volume
Erythropoietin Secreting Tumor ... without Pulmonary Disease ... Cyanotic Heart Disease ... Chronic Chest Symptoms ... Algorithm #Causes #Hematology
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Hyperthecosis • Tumor ... Tumor Low Serum ... Obesity • Liver Disease ... Idiopathic Hirsutism - Normal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Primary Hyperthyroidism - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Note: Although rare, gestational diseases can lead to thyrotoxicosis due
rare, gestational diseases ... Signs/Symptoms: ... Hyperreflexia - Tremor ... Hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
Activity • Liver Disease ... Normal T4 and ... Klinefelter's Syndrome ... • Kallman's Syndrome ... Algorithm #causes #endocrinology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Dehydration • Symptoms ... changes, stroke symptoms ... WBC >100k, + lab signs ... burden • Symptoms ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia - 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency - Signs and Symptoms
 • Brain: Androgenization effects, Glucocorticoid effects,
Hydroxylase Deficiency - Signs ... and Symptoms • ... Cardiovascular: Abnormal ... , Adrenal rest tumor ... #endocrinology
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
Behçet's Syndrome ... meningitis), MCC CNS symptoms ... interferon alfa, or tumor ... diagnosis #management #signs ... #symptoms #rheumatology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
• Weakness or tremors ... goiter (Graves' disease ... TRAb) if Graves' disease ... #differential #endocrinology ... #signs #symptoms