5 results
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Testing Algorithm ... suppression test (DST) protocol ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm ... #endocrinology ... #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
: Work-up similar ... to hyperthyroidism ... T3 → Central (secondary ... #algorithm #diagnosis ... #endocrinology
Approach to the Diagnosis of Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

 • Secondary Hyperthyroidism (↑↔TSH,
Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm • ... Secondary Hyperthyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... taken at home, work ... Glucocorticoid excess (Cushing ... hypertension) • Hypothyroidism ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Hypertension - Workup ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... : Hypothyroidism ... Hypercalcemia, Cushing's