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Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism ... Possibly Central Hypothyroidism ... → Signs of ... ophthalmopathy → Graves ... #algorithm #diagnosis
Causes of Proximal Muscle Weakness That May Mimic Inflammatory Myopathy
 • Central or peripheral neurologic disease
or peripheral neurologic ... • Myasthenia gravis ... - Hypo- or hyperthyroidism ... Myopathy #mimics #diagnosis ... differential #causes #neurology
Classification of Pelvic Ring Fractures: Mechanisms, Clinical Features and Complications
 • Anterior Posterior Compression (APC) -
Classification of ... (VS) - Axial shear ... PelvicRing #Fractures #Classification ... #Grades #Grading ... Orthopedics #MSK #diagnosis
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
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Neurologic ... • Myasthenia Gravis ... • Myasthenia Gravis ... Subdural Hemorrhage Grave's ... Ophthalmopathy • Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism – symptoms and signs. 

Symptoms:

Weight loss, Increased appetite, Irritability/behaviour change, Restlessness, Malaise, Stiffness, Muscle weakness,
Hyperthyroidism ... – symptoms and signs ... Palmar erythema, Graves ... Pretibial myxoedema #Hyperthyroidism ... #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Hyperthyroidism Overview

Clinical Manifestation of Hyperthyroidism:
 • Fatigue
 • Weight loss
 • Heat intolerance
 • Depression, nervousness
diffuse goiter (Graves ... Diagnosis: ... antibodies (TRAb) if Graves ... #causes #diagnosis ... endocrinology #signs
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Myasthenia Gravis ... Myasthenia Gravis ... of Myasthenia Gravis ... Myasthenia Gravis ... #Myasthenia #Gravis
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
- Differential Diagnosis ... Endocrine • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism ... Pulmonary Disease Neurologic ... • Myasthenia Gravis ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Grading
Grade I: Generally alert, but with sleep irregularities, Mild confusion, Mildly slowed speech,
Encephalopathy - Grading Grade ... Disinhibition Grade ... Encephalopathy #Grading #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms ... #grades #classification
Albuminuria (Grades) and Risk for CKD
Normal to mildly increased albuminuria:
 - Albumin excretion rate: < 30
Albuminuria (Grades ... #Albuminuria #Grades ... #classification ... #CKD #nephrology ... #diagnosis #proteinuria