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Differentiation of Causes of Hyperthyroidism According to Pattern of Radionucleotide Uptake
Reduced uptake:
 • Thyroiditis
 • Exogenous
Radionucleotide Uptake ... Reduced uptake ... Generalized increased uptake ... Focal increased uptake ... #radionuclide #uptake
Causes of Hyperkalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Increased Intake
 • Reduced Excretion (IV potassium with
• Increased Intake ... #Hyperkalemia #Nephrology
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis
Inadequate water intake:
 • Lack of access to water
Extrarenal hypotonic fluid
Inadequate water intake ... Excessive salt intake ... Diagnosis #Causes #nephrology
Laboratory Evaluation of Patients for Thyroid Disease 
Hyperthyroidism:
 • Graves disease - TSH low; free T4
radioactive iodine uptake ... areas of increased uptake ... by suppressed uptake ... focal increased uptake ... by suppressed uptake
Congenital Nystagmus on Physical Exam
These abnormal eye movements were found in a patient with albinism. What
achromatopsia, & formal ophthalmology ... Cooper Neurology ... clinical #video #neurology ... #ophthalmology
Right Oculomotor (CNIII) Palsy caused by Stroke

Dr. Bruno Farnetano @bruno.farnetano

#Oculomotor #CNIII #Palsy #clinical #video #CN3 #clinical
clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam #ophthalmology
Causes of Nephrolithiasis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Radio-opaque - Calcium-containing - 90% of stones
Radiolucent - Non-calcium 10%
• High protein intake ... • High salt intake ... • High protein intake ... • Low calcium intake ... Nephrolithiasis #Nephrology
Chvostek Sign on Physical Exam

Young man presented with history of fatigue, muscle cramps and features suggestive
following poor intake ... Update: See https
Causes of Hypernatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypernatremia - Excess free water loss, Serum Sodium >145 mmol/L
High
Hypodipsia - Decreased intake ... • Inadequate intake ... Hypernatremia #Nephrology
Graves Disease - Autoimmune Hyperthyroidism
Epidemiology: Most common cause of hyperthyroidism, Incidence peaks at 30-50
Diagnosis: 
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consider radioiodine uptake ... Methimazole/PTU (take ... Radioactive iodine (take