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Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
of Adrenal Insufficiency ... Disorders: • Infection ... tuberculosis, fungal infections ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... Administer 250 mcg
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Adrenal Insufficiency ... unclear (often the case ... ) then go to stim ... is 250 mcg of IV ... intravenous (IV) injection
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
Adrenal Insufficiency ... : TB, fungal infection ... Adrenal Insufficiency ... ACTH STIM TEST: ... Give 250 mcg of
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
- Differential Diagnosis ... • Congenital Adrenal ... CRF) • Infection ... Chronic UTI) • ... endocrinology #causes
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis ... exposed tothe sun (e.g ... susceptibility to infections ... the abdomen for adrenal ... #signs #symptoms
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Respiratory insufficiency ... Serologic and EMG ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... precipitated by: Drugs, infection