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Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Age less than 30 ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... Cushing's syndrome, Acromegaly ... Jcortesizaguirr #Secondary
Blurry Vision - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Anatomical Approach to Eye Disease:
1. Lids/Lashes
2. Extraocular Muscles/Motility
3. Conjunctiva/Sclera
4. Cornea
5. Anterior
: • Cataracts ... Macular hole • Hypertensive ... Concussion Other Causes ... differential #diagnosis #ophthalmology ... #causes
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Acromegaly - Diagnosis ... occurs secondary ... IGF-1 level (↑Sens ... or refractory cases ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
: Most Common Cause ... orthostatic or frank hypotension ... Causes of Secondary ... Cortisol level of less ... Diagnosis #Management #Endocrinology
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
• Acne • If secondary ... menstrual cycles 5) Secondary ... hypertension (90% ... Ulcer disease 8) Cataracts ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology