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Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Radionucleotide Uptake ... Reduced uptake ... Focal increased uptake ... #differential # ... hyperthyroidism #endocrinology
Thyroid Function Tests (TFTs) and Interpretation

 • TSH, Free T4, Free T3
 • T3 Uptake
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Free T3 • T3 Uptake ... Interpretation #endocrinology ... laboratory #patterns #differential
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Hyperthyroidism - Differential ... Normal Radioiodine Uptake ... Low Radioiodine Uptake ... #HighThyroid #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Graves Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Epidemiology: Most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Incidence peaks at 30-50
Diagnosis: 
1 )
consider radioiodine uptake ... Methimazole/PTU (take ... Radioactive iodine (take ... Hyperthyroidism #diagnosis #management ... #endocrinology
Causes of Failure to Thrive
 - Inadequate intake 
 - Inadequate retention 
 - Malabsorption
- Inadequate intake ... #FTT #Causes #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Peds
Causes of Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism 
 • Possible Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Hypercalcemia - Differential ... • Vitamin D Intake ... Hypercalcemia #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #endocrinology
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Hyperthyroidism - Differential ... Iodine Scan - High Uptake ... Iodine Scan - Low Uptake ... Hyperthyroidism #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
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Diagnosis and Management ... (sunlight), ↓ Intake ... Hypocalcemia #Diagnosis #Management ... #endocrinology ... #differential #algorithm
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
by suppressed uptake ... focal increased uptake ... by suppressed uptake ... #hyperthyroid #differential ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated PTH (High or normal):
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia
Low
Hypercalcemia - Differential ... Excess Vitamin D Intake ... Hypercalcemia #Differential ... Algorithm #causes #endocrinology