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Hyperprolactinemia Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

Dr. Thiago Mendes @mendesthiagob

#Hyperprolactinemia #Prolactin #Differential #Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm #endocrinology
Thiago Mendes @mendesthiagob ... Workup #Algorithm #endocrinology
Chicago Classification of Esophageal Motility Disorders
Achalasia
EGJ Outflow Obstruction
Distal Esophageal Spasm
Jackhammer Esophagus
Absent Contractility
Ineffective Motility
Rapid Contraction

#Chicago #Classification #Esophageal
Chicago Classification ... Contraction #Chicago
Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 1 (MEN 1)
 • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Pituitary Adenoma
 • Pancreatic /
Thiago Mendes @mendesthiagob ... #MEN1 #TypeI #endocrinology
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Effect in Calcium and Phosphorus
Calcium - Net Effect Hypercalcemia:
   ↑ intestinal
Thiago Mendes @mendesthiagob ... pathophysiology #endocrinology
Hypoglycemia Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm
Firstly check if it is true (Whipple's triad).
After that, check labs
Thiago Mendes @mendesthiagob ... Workup #Algorithm #endocrinology
Vitamin D Metabolism
Fat-soluble vitamin
Sources: dermal synthesis and food (dairy products, fish)
Active form: calcitriol (1,25-OH Vitamin D)
Main
Thiago Mendes @mendesthiagob ... VitaminD #Metabolism #endocrinology
Graves' Disease Treatment
Thionamides (mainly methimazole)
 • Chance of remission in up to 2 years
 • No
Thiago Mendes @mendesthiagob ... Treatment #Management #endocrinology
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis a
nd Workup Algorithm
Gynecomastia is common in clinical practice, affecting ~50% of males
Thiago Mendes @mendesthiagob ... Workup #Algorithm #endocrinology
Adrenal Incidentalomas: Hormone Evaluation
 • Zona Glomerulosa: Primary Hyperaldosteronism?
    - Aldosterone and renin
Thiago Mendes @mendesthiagob ... Diagnosis #workup #endocrinology
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis
Defined as excessive dark, coarse, male-pattern hair growth
Hirsutism causes in premenopausal women:
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Thiago Mendes @mendesthiagob ... Differential #Diagnosis #endocrinology