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Approach to Adrenal Incidentaloma - Workup
Step 1: Image Evaluation
Step 2: Hormonal Assessment

Dr. Gabriela Pucci @gabifpucci and
Approach to Adrenal ... Incidentaloma - Workup ... Step 1: Image Evaluation ... Incidentaloma #Workup ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Adrenal Incidentalomas: Hormone Evaluation
 • Zona Glomerulosa: Primary Hyperaldosteronism?
    - Aldosterone and renin
Adrenal Incidentalomas ... • Adrenal Medulla ... mendesthiagob #Adrenal ... #Diagnosis #workup ... #endocrinology
Woltman’s sign on Physical Exam

53-year-old man presented with fatigue and sensitivity to cold. A physical examination
the ankle jerk reflex ... and laboratory evaluation ... confirmed a diagnosis ... Clinical #Video #Neurology ... #Endocrinology
Hematuria Workup and Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Confirm hematuria → Urinalysis >3 RBCs/HPF, exclude mimics, repeat testing
Hematuria Workup ... and Diagnosis Algorithm ... → Refer to Nephrology ... for renal biopsy ... to Nephrology if
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
Primary Adrenal ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... #laboratory #diagnosis ... #testing #endocrinology ... #workup
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
injury (by acid reflux ... promote esophageal reflux ... third of esophagus Treatment ... : - Treatment of ... #management #gastroenterology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... and Differential Diagnosis ... Approach (when evaluation ... Vasculitis • Endocrinologic ... #Hypertension #Workup
Staphylococcus-associated GlomeruloNephritis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
CLINICAL
 • Nephritic syndrome (Casts)
 • Marked proteinuria (may be
GlomeruloNephritis - Diagnosis ... • Often severe renal ... deposits common TREATMENT ... role for IS • Resolution ... GlomeruloNephritis #nephrology
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
Pancreatitis - Diagnosis ... Imaging findings Workup ... Imaging: US (biliary evaluation ... #Management #Treatment ... #Gastroenterology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... reabsorption) Workup ... definitive guide to diagnosis ... #Hyperkalemia #Diagnosis ... #potassium #nephrology