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Cushing Syndrome - Hypercortisolism Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

#Cushings #Syndrome #Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm #disease #endocrinology #Hypercortisolism
Cushing Syndrome ... Diagnosis Algorithm #Cushings
Evaluating a Patient with Presumed Cushing Syndrome

#Cushings #Syndrome #Disease #Algorithm #Workup #Dexamethasone #Suppression #Test #diagnosis
with Presumed Cushing ... Syndrome #Cushings
Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) - Simplified Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exogenous (ACTH-independent)
Endogenous
 • ACTH-dependent:
    - ACTH-secreting
Hypercortisolism (Cushing ... pituitary adenoma (Cushing ... Hypercortisolism #Cushings
Cushing's Reflex - Pathophysiology
HYPERTENSION with a reflex BRADYCARDIA
 → ↑ ICP 
 → ↓ CBF
 →
Cushing's Reflex ... response → ↓ HR #Cushings
Cushing Syndrome - Likelihood Ratios of Physical Exam Findings
Moon facies LR +1.6
Central obesity LR +3.0
Generalized obesity
Cushing Syndrome ... SatyaPatelMD #Cushings
Cushing Syndrome - Signs and Symptoms
Generalized: Weight gain, Slow healing of cuts, Increased risk of infections,
Cushing Syndrome ... dysfunction (males) #Cushings
Cushing's Syndrome - Moon Facies, Buffalo Hump, Abdominal Striae, Thin Skin

A young man presents with rapid
Cushing's Syndrome ... amzn.to/2LmUODZ #Cushings
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... Hypokalemia (rarely in Cushing's ... stimulation 2) Cushing's ... skull • In Cushing's ... Jcortesizaguirr #Cushings
Cushing Syndrome Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Suspected Cushing syndrome (central obesity, muscle weakness, refractory hypertension)
Testing:
Cushing Syndrome ... : • Suspected Cushing ... ARUPConsult @ARUPLabs #Cushing
The components of the adrenal gland and consequences of excess hormone production #Pathophys #MedStudent #Conn #Cushing
MedStudent #Conn #Cushing