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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Diagnosis Algorithm ... unclear (often the case ... Stim test is 250 mcg ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal ... (Secondary): • ... Insufficiency #AI ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
Most Common Cause in the US: Autoimmune Adrenalitis
Other
: Most Common Cause ... Causes of Secondary ... hypophysitis, Sheehan's syndrome ... Give 250 mcg of ... #Endocrinology
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Normal ... • Congenital Adrenal ... #Algorithm #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
Ultrasound • Adrenal ... Cell Tumor • HCG ... • Non-Tumor Secondary ... #Algorithm #causes ... #endocrinology
Eosinophilia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Idiopathic Eosinophilia
Primary Eosinophilia:
 • Primary hypereosinophilic syndrome
 • Eosinophilic Leukemia
 • MPN/MDS
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Idiopathic ... familial eosinophilia Secondary ... bartonella) • Rheum/AI ... Eosinophilic pneumonia, Adrenal
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Causes of Secondary ... and Differential Diagnosis ... with previously stable ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Nail Disorders secondary ... halt nail growth (e.g ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis ... • Acne • If secondary ... the abdomen for adrenal ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology