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Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis a
nd Workup Algorithm
Gynecomastia is common in clinical practice, affecting ~50% of males
Diagnosis a nd Workup Algorithm ... LFTs, Prolactin, Testosterone ... , HCG, Estradiol ... Diagnosis #Workup #Algorithm
Gender Affirming Care
Modalities of Gender Affirmation
 • Legal - Can include updating: Birth certificate, Social Security
GnRH antagonists, Estradiol ... , Testosterone,
Anastrozole is a Selective non-steroidal aromatase Inhibitor. Used for the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal
androstenedione and testosterone ... to estrone and estradiol ... significantly lowers serum estradiol
Feedback Loop: Prolactin (PRL)
 • PRL levels exhibit diurnal, menstrual, and age-related variation
 • TRH has
FSH/LH -> Decr estradiol ... females, Decr testosterone
Anemia - Underproduction Diagnostic Algorithm
 - Iron deficiency anemia
 - Anemia of chronic inflammation
 - Anemia
Underproduction Diagnostic Algorithm ... TSH, LFTs, +/- testosterone ... Underproduction #Algorithm
Hypogonadism Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Low testosterone, Normal or low LH, Normal or low FSH -
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Low testosterone ... disease • Low testosterone ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Low #Testosterone
Hirsutism & Virilization - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ADRENAL EXCESS
Ovarian
 • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
 • Hyperthecosis
 • Tumor
Adrenal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Medications • Testosterone ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hyperthyroidism Increased Testosterone ... Resistance Decreased Testosterone ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Erythrocytosis - Polycythemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Elevated Hemoglobin:
 • Males: Hb > 16.5 g/dL/HCT ≥ 49%
 •
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... (VEGF normal), Testosterone ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hirsutism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
RAPID ONSET
Medications
 • Steroids
 • Danazol
 • Progestin Containing Contraceptives
Increased Serum Testosterone
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Increased Serum Testosterone ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm