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Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... : • Suspected Cushing ... ARUPConsult @ARUPLabs #Cushing ... #endocrinology ... #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperplasia • Cushing's ... Medical/Other • Hypothyroidism ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Glucocorticoid excess (Cushing ... aldosteronism) • Hyperthyroidism ... hypertension) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Ovarian Syndrome • Cushing's ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Hyperglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Diabetes Mellitus:
 • Impaired Glucose Tolerance
 • Type I Diabetes
 • Type
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Endocrinopathy: • Cushing's ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Endrocrine • Cushing's ... Dwarfism) • Hypothyroidism ... #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Secondary Causes ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Steroids (Cushing's ... : • Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Weight Gain / Obesity  - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Expenditure:
 • Sedentary Lifestyle
 • Smoking Cessation
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypothyroid • Cushing's ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Bradycardia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

BRADI Mnemonic
 • BRASH/Hyperkalemia
 • Reduced oxygen/Glucose/Temp
 • ACS
 • Drugs
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Endocrine: • Hypothyroidism ... Intracranial Pressure - Cushing ... • Sotalol • Propofol ... Spondylarthropathies Other causes ... differential #diagnosis #causes
Weight Gain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Increased Intake
 • Dietary
 • Social/Behavioural
 • Iatrogenic
Decreased Expenditure
 • Sedentary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypogonadism Other Causes ... • Cushing's Disease ... • Hypothyroidism ... #Causes