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Structure and function of the Adrenal Glands

#Adrenal #Glands #Function #Hormones #Actions #Pathophysiology #Endocrinology

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function of the Adrenal ... Glands #Adrenal ... Hormones #Actions #Pathophysiology ... #Endocrinology ... GrepMed Recommended Text
Infographic depicting the main pearls of various types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia for the medical student.
of congenital adrenal ... CAH #algorithm #causes ... treatment #Peds #Endocrinology ... #Adrenal #pathophysiology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
ultrasound, Tests ... h of infusion Adrenal ... CT scan, adrenal ... • Cushing’s syndrome ... Mineralocorticoid excess syndromes
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
clue • Blood tests ... ACTH stimulation test ... present - ACTH test ... DEXAMETHASONE - ACTH test ... addisons #disease #endocrinology
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Diagnosis Algorithm ADRENAL ... Hyperthecosis • Tumor Adrenal ... • Congenital Adrenal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
The principal endocrine 'axes' and glands. Parathyroid glands, adrenal zona glomerulosa and endocrine pancreas are not
Parathyroid glands, adrenal ... abbreviations see text ... Endocrine #Axes #Endocrinology ... #Pathophysiology
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid hormone–dependent
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia
Lithium-associated
Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
Genetic disorders (e.g., multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 or
Causes of Hypercalcemia ... Other humoral syndromes ... thyrotoxicosis, adrenal ... Hypercalcemia #Causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... dexamethasone suppression test ... Hormone • MRI of adrenal ... diagnosis #algorithm #endocrinology ... #Adrenal #Hyperfunction
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Serum DHEAS • Adrenal ... • Cushing's Syndrome ... -OH Congenital Adrenal ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Adrenal Incidentalomas: Hormone Evaluation
 • Zona Glomerulosa: Primary Hyperaldosteronism?
    - Aldosterone and renin
Adrenal Incidentalomas ... Fasciculata: Cushing Syndrome ... dexamethasone test ... evaluation • Adrenal ... Diagnosis #workup #endocrinology