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Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) - Interpretation Algorithm
 • Normal
 • Pulmonary Hypertension, Anemia, Carboxyhemoglobinemia
 • Chest
Function Tests (PFTs ... Interpretation Algorithm ... • Normal • ... #Pulmonary #FunctionTests ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
High Prolactin + Normal ... Failure • Stress (e.g ... High Prolactin + Normal ... #Endocrinology ... #Causes
Short Stature - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Normal Variant, Normal Puberty Onset (BA = CA)
 • Familial Short
Normal Variant ... , Normal Puberty ... Short Stature Normal ... #endocrinology ... #causes #pediatrics
Hyperthyroidism - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High/Normal Radioiodine Uptake
 - Autoimmune Thyroid Disease:
    • Grave's
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... High/Normal Radioiodine ... Goiter - TSH/HCG ... #endocrinology ... #causes
Gynecomastia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No Testicular Mass on Ultrasound
 • Adrenal Neoplasm
 • Increased Extraglomerular Aromatase
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cell Tumor • HCG ... Germ Cell Tumor Normal ... Secreting Tumor Normal ... #causes #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... unclear (often the case ... Stim test is 250 mcg ... this indicates normal ... Stimulation #Test #Endocrinology
Management of Hyponatremia
Hypertonic Saline - Only indicated if patient has severe symptoms + Na < 125
Give
• Discuss with endocrinology ... improving adequately Normal ... SIADH — look for cause ... hourly • Identify Cause ... Hyponatremia #Management #algorithm