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Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • Autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency
 • Adrenoleukodystrophy,
Adrenal Insufficiency ... - Differential ... Primary Adrenal Insufficiency ... #Differential # ... Workup #Algorithm #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Differential Diagnosis ... Primary adrenal insufficiency ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Hyponatremia - Differential ... diuretics) With edema ... Hypothyroidism • Adrenal insufficiency ... polydipsia • Insufficient ... Hyponatremia #Nephrology #Differential
Causes of Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis
Increased Hydrostatic Pressure
 • Volume Expansion: Kidney failure, Pregnancy, Medication
of Peripheral Edema ... - Differential ... Obstruction / Insufficiency ... Permeability: Sepsis ... #Differential #
Causes of Hyponatremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH - Euvolemic; no physiologic stimulus to
Hyponatremia - Differential ... diuretics) With edema ... Hypothyroidism • Adrenal insufficiency ... polydipsia • Insufficient ... Hyponatremia #Nephrology #Differential
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Peripheral Edema ... - Differential ... Cellulitis • Venous insufficiency ... enteropathy • Venous insufficiency ... #differential #
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency ... - Differential ... SCVMCMed #Adrenal #Insufficiency ... #AI #Differential ... Algorithm #Causes #endocrinology
Unilateral / Asymmetric Lower Extremity Swelling - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Acute:
 • DVT *Can't Miss Diagnosis
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Extremity Swelling - Differential ... Obstruction, Venous Insufficiency ... Extremity #Swelling #Differential ... #Diagnosis #edema
Causes of Generalized Edema - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Overfill (Increased renal sodium retention, Urine Na > 40meq/L)
of Generalized Edema ... - Differential ... Inflammation • Sepsis ... Burns/Trauma #Edema ... #Generalized #Differential
Hypoglycemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fasting Hypoglycemia:
 • Excess Insulin
 • Medications (e.g. Insulin Secretagogues, ß-Adrenergic Antagonists,
Hypoglycemia - Differential ... Cardiac Failure) • Sepsis ... Hypopituitarism • Adrenal Insufficiency ... Hypoglycemia #LowGlucose #Differential ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology