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Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) - Simplified Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exogenous (ACTH-independent)
Endogenous
 • ACTH-dependent:
    - ACTH-secreting
) - Simplified Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cushings #syndrome #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Epiglottitis - Swollen inflamed epiglottis 
Clinical (Rapid onset) 
 • Fever 
 • Sore throat
Epiglottitis - Swollen ... inflamed epiglottis ... catarrhalis #Epiglottitis ... #Signs #Causes ... #Diagnosis #Differential
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Insufficiency Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Weakness, fatigue, nausea ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... ACTH-Dependent ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • Autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency
 • Adrenoleukodystrophy,
Insufficiency - Differential ... Diagnosis Workup ... Algorithm Primary ... apoplexy • Isolated ACTH-deficiency ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Sellar / Pituitary Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Adenoma - Primary Anterior Pituitary
 - Secreting
Diagnosis Algorithm ... • GH • ACTH ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
Insufficiency - Algorithm ... Step 3) Differentiate ... Insufficiency #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #ACTH ... #Stimulation #Endocrinology
Causes of Hypophosphatemia

- Dr. Kenar Jhaveri @kdjhaveri

#hypophosphatemia #Causes #Differential #Diagnosis #endocrinology #algorithm
Causes of Hypophosphatemia ... hypophosphatemia #Causes ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #endocrinology ... #algorithm
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis ... Algorithm - Evaluation ... unclear (often the case ... #Algorithm #ACTH ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Benign Adrenal Mass - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hyperplasia - Often Bilateral
 • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
 • ACTH
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperplasia • ACTH ... Dependent • ACTH ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Endocrinology