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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... Hyperthyroidism ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Syphilis - Diagnosis and Management - Primary vs Secondary vs Tertiary
Primary Syphilis
 • Localized lymphadenopathy
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Syphilis - Diagnosis ... and Management - Primary ... Secondary vs Tertiary Primary ... #Tertiary #Comparison ... #Diagnosis #Management
Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm
Hypertonic Hyponatremia: Hyperglycemia, Mannitol, Urologic irrigants
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • ADH ON (UOsm > 100):
Modified Hyponatremia ... Algorithm Hypertonic Hyponatremia ... Medications (diuretics), Hypothyroidism ... (UOsm < 100): Primary ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Graves Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Epidemiology: Most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Incidence peaks at 30-50
Diagnosis: 
1 )
common cause of hyperthyroidism ... peaks at 30-50 Diagnosis ... : 1 ) Primary hyperthyroidism ... #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Causes of Hyponatremia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Hormonal changes • Hypothyroidism ... suppression • Primary ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia due to increased bone Ca2+ resorption:
 • Primary hyperparathyroidism, Malignancy, Pseudohyperparathyroidism, Renal failure,
resorption: • Primary ... Addison's disease, Hyperthyroidism ... due to decreased urinary ... #differential #diagnosis ... calcium #high #endocrinology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Causes of Hyponatremia ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Hormonal changes • Hypothyroidism ... suppression • Primary ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypovolemic - Give volume
Hypervolemic (Edematous) - Look for and treat underlying cause
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Solute Intake - Primary ... CKD, Thiazides, Hypothyroidism ... UnremarkableLab #Hyponatremia
Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis by Mechanism
Decr Blood Pressure (“Decr Effective Circulating Volume”) 
 - Volume depletion
Hyponatremia - Differential ... Diagnosis by Mechanism ... Endocrinopathies - Hypothyroidism ... renal failure - Primary ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Volume Based Approach to Hyponatremia
Hypovolemic, Serum uric acid >4
 • Urine Na <20: Extra-renal losses
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Based Approach to Hyponatremia ... acid <4 • SIADH, Hypothyroidism ... Glucocorticoid deficiency, Primary ... SatyaPatelMD #Volume #Hyponatremia ... #algorithm #diagnosis