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Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... ACTH-Dependent ... Polyglandular Autoimmune Syndrome ... #Causes #endocrinology
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 ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Test #Endocrinology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Syndrome ... Epidemiology: • 1-2 cases ... with walking to nearly ... Albuminocytologic dissociation ... #Syndrome #diagnosis
Tall Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Normal Growth (BA=CA)
 • Familial Tall Stature
 • XYY Syndrome
Obese BMI
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Tall Stature (Early ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... cortisol ↑ early ... #Cushings #Syndrome ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms #endocrinology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... , and Guillain-Barre ... Syndrome - Dr
Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Acute autoimmune demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: 1
Guillain-Barré Syndrome ... Incidence: 1 to 2 cases ... with walking to nearly ... albuminocytologic dissociation ... #Syndrome #diagnosis
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of congestion ... Cardiac cath if ... acute coronary syndrome ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm