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Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Pruritus - Generalized ... Liver Function Tests ... failure/uremia TSH ... Pruritus #primary #secondary ... #causes
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
ACTH stimulation test ... stimulation test ... - Serum tests that ... Low, because the origin ... laboratory #diagnosis #testing
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Liver Function Tests ... failure/uremia TSH ... #Pruritus #secondary ... #systemic #generalized ... #causes
Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm
STEP 1 Perform a comprehensive history and complete physical examination.
STEP
Fever of Unknown Origin ... FUO) Diagnostic Algorithm ... ferritin, TSH, ... tuberculosis skin test ... Fever #Unknown #Origin
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
Mortality due to CVD ... Acromegaly occurs secondary ... glucose suppression test ... • Pituitary testing ... or refractory cases