5 results
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Testing Algorithm ... Hormone • MRI ... of adrenal glands ... Syndrome #diagnosis #algorithm ... endocrinology #Adrenal
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hyperaldosteronism • High PRA: Renal ... BAH, AME, GRA, Cushing's ... #Nephrology #Causes
Hypochloremia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Metabolic alkalosis ... Cl⁻ with other components ... metabolic alkalosis ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
, oral cavity) Caused ... hypernatremia, metabolic alkalosis ... the abdomen for adrenal ... tumors • The adrenal ... disease, CT and/or MRI
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Volume Depleted - 2° hyperaldosteronism
 • Low Urine Cl-: Vomiting,
Primary Metabolic Alkalosis ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... hyperaldosteronism • High PRA: Renal ... BAH, AME, GRA, Cushing's ... #Nephrology #Causes