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Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) - Simplified Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exogenous (ACTH-independent)
Endogenous
 • ACTH-dependent:
    - ACTH-secreting
Exogenous (ACTH-independent ... Endogenous • ACTH-dependent ... the body • ACTH-independent ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hypercalcemia Workup and Differential Diagnosis Framework
1) Determine whether PTH-dependent
2) Assess for other hormonal causes
3) Assess for
Determine whether PTH-dependent ... Diagnosis #algorithm #endocrinology
Causes of Hypercalcemia
Parathyroid hormone–dependent
Primary hyperparathyroidism
Familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia
Lithium-associated
Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
Genetic disorders (e.g., multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 or
Parathyroid hormone–dependent ... Parathyroid hormone–independent ... hormone–related protein dependent ... Differential #Diagnosis #Endocrinology
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Algorithm ACTH-Dependent ... Dysfunction ACTH-Independent ... Algorithm #Causes #endocrinology
Levothyroxine tablet strengths are also color coded. Depending on the tablet shape (round vs oval) and
Depending on the ... ThyroidDisorder #ColorCoded #Endocrinology
Hypocalcemia - Diagnosis and Management
PTH Independent (↑ PTH)
 • LOW VIT D
    -
Management PTH Independent ... Denosumab PTH Dependent ... Diagnosis #Management #endocrinology
Benign Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperplasia - Often Bilateral
 • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
 • ACTH
Hyperplasia • ACTH Dependent ... • ACTH Independent ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Endocrinology
Hypothyroid Myopathy
Very common (up to 80% ) in patients with hypothyroidism
Pathophysiology:
 • T4 deficiency leads to
fibers (glycolysis dependent ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Stimulate glucose-dependent ... DM2 #diabetes #endocrinology
GLP-1 Agonists

Adlyxin (Lixisenatide) Daily
Bydureon (Exenatide ER) Weekly 
Ozempic (Semaglutide) Weekly 
Trulicity (Dulaglutide) Weekly 
Victoza (Liraglutide) Daily
. ---- Depending ... Diabetes #DM2 #Endocrinology