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

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... Early am cortisol ... unclear (often the case ... #ACTH #Stimulation ... #Test #Endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... Cortisol Level - Early ... Test: Cosyntropin Stimulation ... Insufficiency #Algorithm ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
/dL -> Primary AI ... stimulation test ... ug/dL Primary AI ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
, oral cavity) Caused ... cortisol ↑ early ... stimulation 2 ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology