12 results
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... unclear (often the case ... normal adrenal function ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Test #Endocrinology
Infographic depicting the main pearls of various types of congenital adrenal hyperplasia for the medical student.
pearls of various types ... #CAH #algorithm ... #causes #pediatrics ... #treatment #Peds ... #Endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Weakness, fatigue, nausea ... - Primary adrenal ... - Secondary adrenal ... #endocrinology
Causes of Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
ACTH-Dependent (Secondary):
 • Pituitary Dysfunction
 • Hypothalamic Dysfunction
ACTH-Independent (Primary):
Causes of Adrenal ... ACTH-Dependent ... (Secondary): • ... (Primary): • Autoimmune ... #Causes #endocrinology
Types of Urinary Incontinence
 - Stress Incontinence - The urethral sphincter is weakened so that transient
Types of Urinary ... - Functional ... Incontinence - This is a functional ... - Incontinence Secondary ... #Causes #diagnosis
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Causes == Primary ... Mellitus Liver Function ... #secondary #systemic ... #causes
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... T3 → Central (secondary ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Causes of Primary ... by age 16 with secondary ... age 14 without secondary ... Hypothalamic: • Functional ... #Causes #OBGyn
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Abnormalities in primary ... or secondary hemostasis ... Abnormal platelet function ... clotting factor function
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
• Acne • If secondary ... , oral cavity) Caused ... menstrual cycles 5) Secondary ... dehydrogenase type ... signs #symptoms #endocrinology