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Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) - Simplified Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exogenous (ACTH-independent)
Endogenous
 • ACTH-dependent:
    - ACTH-secreting
Simplified Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Exogenous ... ACTH-independent) Endogenous ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Hypoglycemia - Evaluation Algorithm
Interpreting Hypoglycemia Labs - the patient must be hypoglycemic at the time of
Hypoglycemia - Evaluation Algorithm ... Proinsulin - Is it endogenous ... → Exogenous Insulin ... Hypoglycemia #Evaluation #Algorithm ... #workup #diagnosis
Thyroid Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypothyroidism:
 • Hasimoto’s
 • Radioactive Iodine 
 • Hypopituitarism
 • Iodine
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Hypothyroidism ... Thyroiditis • Exogenous ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Hypothyroid
Workup for Hyperphosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Rule out spurious hyperphosphatemia: paraproteinemia, hyperlipidemia, hemolysis, hyperbilirubinemia, liposomal amphotericin
- Differential Diagnosis ... Phosphate Load: • Exogenous ... Fosphenytoin • Endogenous ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Staging of Skin Mottling

Mottling is less sensitive, but more specific for hypoperfusion and elevated mortality (figure
suggests active endogenous ... not additional exogenous ... Staging #Clinical #Diagnosis
Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Urine Output > 3L /day
Water Diuresis (Urine Osm <100 mOsm/kg)
 • Primary
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Urine ... • Azotemia • Exogenous ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #causes
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Urine chloride < 20 mmol/l - Chloride responsive (Chloride
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Urine ... Severe K depletion, Exogenous ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm High ... Radiation - Exogenous ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Exogenous Testosterone Side Effects
 • Mood disorder, Depression, Aggression
 • ↑ Erythropoiesis
 • Hypogonadism +/-BPH, prostate
Exogenous Testosterone ... BrighamChiefs #Exogenous ... SideEffects #adverse #diagnosis
Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated FSH
 • Premature Ovarian Failure
 • Menopa use
 • Spontaneous
Bleed With
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Elevated ... Diabetes Mellitus • Exogenous ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #endocrinology