4 results
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Testing Algorithm ... INDICATIONS FOR ... suppression test (DST) protocol ... #endocrinology ... #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... licorice • Medications ... Glucocorticoid excess (Cushing ... Primary #Secondary #HTN ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperplasia • Cushing's ... Medical/Other • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... : Hypothyroidism ... Hypercalcemia, Cushing's ... most pts have HTN ... Differential #Diagnosis #indications