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Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Disease • Insulin Resistance ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Hypophosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Transcellular Shift
 • Recovery From DKA
 • Refeeding Syndrome
 • Acute Respiratory
Vitamin D Deficiency/Resistance ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Resistance or pain elicited by passive extension of the knees, thought to be
Meningitis Resistance ... thought to be caused ... Sign #Meningitis #clinical
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Steroid Deficiency/Resistance ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... Severe or resistant ... hypertension: Resistant ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic
Etiologies of Hypoaldosteronism

Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Low Renin, Low Aldosterone)
 - Diabetic Nephropathy 
 - NSAIDs
Non-Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism (Normal
insufficiency - Critical ... disorders Aldosterone Resistance ... Comparison #Table #Causes
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
TSH • Androgen Resistance ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #causes ... #endocrinology
Rachitic Rosary of Rickets on Physical Exam

Bead-like prominences of bone are seen at the costochondral joints.
mineralization causes ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... VitaminD #deficiency #endocrinology
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Secondary Causes ... based on repeat clinic ... hypertension (multi-drug resistance ... withdrawal Anatomic Causes ... RAS Metabolic Causes
Vasopressors Table 
Rough properties by Target Receptor, Heart Rate/Inotropy, Systemic Vascular Resistance, Cardiac Output, Blood Pressure,
Systemic Vascular Resistance ... Pulmonary Vascular Resistance ... , Main Uses, Peripheral ... Internet Book of Critical