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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
Diagnosis Algorithm ... , only seen in PRIMARY ... eosinophilia Diagnostic ... findings (see algorithm ... #Endocrinology
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Vesicles Fragile/EasiIy Ruptured - Intraepidermal blisters, possibly crusts/erosions
 - Inflammatory
Vesiculobullous Skin Rash ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Vesicles ... Vesiculobullous #SkinRash #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Algorithm Clinical ... Weakness, fatigue, nausea ... hormone (ACTH) stimulation ... baseline ACTH - Primary ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Pruritus - Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Macules / Papules / Plaques:
 • Xerosis (dry
Pruritus - Primary ... herpetiformis • Bullous ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #causes
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Diagnosis Algorithm ... unclear (often the case ... #Algorithm #ACTH ... #Stimulation #Test ... #Endocrinology
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Algorithm High ... Pregnancy, Breast Stimulation ... + High TSH • Primary ... #Algorithm #Endocrinology ... #Causes
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Algorithm - Systemic ... and Primary Causes ... herpetiformis • Bullous ... #generalized #dermatology ... #Algorithm #causes
Mucous Membrane Disorder - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Erosions/Ulcers/Blisters
 - Primary Dermatologic Diseases
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- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Erosions ... Ulcers/Blisters - Primary ... vulgaris • Bullous ... #Algorithm #causes
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Diagnosis Adrenal ... Insufficiency - Algorithm ... Differentiate primary ... consistent with primary ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Primary Adrenal ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... present - ACTH stimulation ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs