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Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Autoimmune:
 • Isolated
 • Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome 1
 •
Causes of Adrenal ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Critical illness • Infecton ... Hemochromatosis Other: • Surgery ... #Causes
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal ... : • Pituitary Dysfunction ... • Hypothalamic Dysfunction ... Autoimmune Syndrome • Infectious ... Hemochromatosis • Other: Surgery
Male Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erectile Dysfunction
 - Psychological
    •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sensate • Focus ... • Pelvic Surgery ... Priapism • Infection ... endocrinology #causes
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Peripheral Vestibular Dysfunction ... nystagmus - Infection ... #Causes
IDSA Algorithm for the Management of Purulent skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs). 
Mild infection: for
IDSA Algorithm for ... erysipelas with no focus ... evidence of organ dysfunction ... including those caused ... #SSTIs #Algorithm
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Causes of Thrombocytosis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Myelofibrosis Infectious ... Damage: • Post-op surgery ... #Causes #Hematology
Causes of Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Always assess for red flags. If no red flags,
Causes of Back Pain ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... bowel or bladder dysfunction ... Fracture • Tumor/lnfection ... #Causes
Hordeolum vs Chalazion

Hordeolum (Stye):
 • Location: Most commonly found at or near an eyelash follicle
 •
eyelash follicle • Cause ... : Bacterial infection ... upper lid • Cause ... antibiotic eyedrops, surgery ... Stye #Chalazion #Comparison
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Equina Syndrome Causes ... epidural hematoma • Infection ... bladder/bowel dysfunction ... immediate MRI and surgery
Algorithm for the Evaluation of Chronic Diarrhea (< 7 days)
Exclude:
1. Causes of acute diarrhea
2. Lactose intolerance
3.
Algorithm for the ... Causes of acute ... Previous gastric surgery ... Parasitic infections ... Diarrhea #management #algorithm