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Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome) - Simplified Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Exogenous (ACTH-independent)
Endogenous
 • ACTH-dependent:
    - ACTH-secreting
Hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome ... Diagnosis Algorithm Exogenous ... ACTH-independent) Endogenous ... Hypercortisolism #Cushings #syndrome
Staging of Skin Mottling

Mottling is less sensitive, but more specific for hypoperfusion and elevated mortality (figure
Staging of Skin ... suggests active endogenous ... not additional exogenous ... S0168827814007417 #Skin
Hyperthyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis Interpretation Table
 - Autonomy (Graves)
 - Autonomy (toxic nodule)
 - Exogenous thyroid hormone
Interpretation Table ... toxic nodule) - Exogenous ... Interpretation #Table
Workup for Hyperphosphatemia - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Rule out spurious hyperphosphatemia: paraproteinemia, hyperlipidemia, hemolysis, hyperbilirubinemia, liposomal amphotericin
Phosphate Load: • Exogenous ... Fosphenytoin • Endogenous ... Rhabdomyolysis, Tumor lysis syndrome
Hyperaldosteronism - Etiologies of Mineralocorticoid Excess

Primary Hyperaldosteronism (Normal or Low Renin, High Aldosterone) 
 - Aldosterone-secreting
- Cushing’s syndrome ... - Exogenous ... Aldosterone #Comparison #Table
Hyperthermic Syndromes - This table summarizes the similarities and differences between some toxicologic causes of hyperthermic
Hyperthermic Syndromes ... - This table summarizes ... of hyperthermic syndromes ... • Serotonin syndrome ... #Comparison #Table
Causes of Hypokalemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Defining the cause of hypokalemia starts by measuring urinary K
Skin and/or ... , Gitelman's syndrome ... Pseudo-hyperaldosteronism: exogenous ... acid, Liddle's syndrome ... • Cushing's syndrome
Allergic Contact Dermatitis 
- Erythematous, indurated, scaly plaques 
- T-cell mediated, delayed-type hypersensitivity response to exogenous
hypersensitivity response to exogenous ... Dermatology #Rash #Skin
Toxidromes Summary Table
Heart Rate - Respiratory Rate - Blood Pressure - Mental Status - Skin -
Toxidromes Summary Table ... Mental Status - Skin ... • Serotonin Syndrome ... Toxidromes #comparison #table
Headache Differential - Primary vs Secondary
A vast number of diseases can cause a headache. We divide
caused by various exogenous ... Primary #Secondary #Table