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Adrenal Insufficiency - Differential Diagnosis Workup Algorithm
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • Autoimmune primary adrenal insufficiency
 • Adrenoleukodystrophy,
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Adrenal Insufficiency ... Adrenoleukodystrophy, genetic disorder ... or tuberculosis Secondary ... Adrenal Insufficiency
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS 
OF ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY. 

Primary and secondary adrenal insufficiency:
 - Tiredness, weakness, mental depression
adrenal insufficiency ... mild normocytic anemia ... associated disorders ... adrenal insufficiency ... without marked anemia
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
Adrenal Insufficiency ... adrenal insufficiency ... adrenal insufficiency ... adrenal insufficiency ... endocrinology #workup
Causes of Fatigue - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Endocrine
 • Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
 • Diabetes
 • Pituitary Insufficiency
 • Adrenal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Pituitary Insufficiency ... • Adrenal Insufficiency ... Hematologic • Anemia ... • Somatization Disorder
Secondary Causes of Hypothermia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Definition:
- Core temp < 35°C

Infectious:
 - Sepsis

Neuromuscular Disease:
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Secondary Causes ... Endocrine: - DKA - Adrenal ... insufficiency ... injuries Skin Disorders ... Carcinomatosis - Uremia
Anemia Diagnostic Algorithm

Mean corpuscular (cell) volume (MCV): Average RBC size. Under 80 = microcytic. Between 80-95
Anemia Diagnostic ... Algorithm Mean ... (BM) ablative disorders ... then BM response insufficient ... #Workup #Hematology
Hyperuricemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary - Over-production
     • Increased turnover of nucleotides
Primary
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Starvation Secondary ... Lymphoproliferative Disorders ... - Hemolytic Anemia ... High purine diet Secondary
Nail Disorders secondary to Systemic Diseases
Nail Fold Abnormality
 • SLE
 • Scleroderma
 • Dermatomyositis
Koilonychia - Spoon-shaped
Nail Disorders secondary ... Iron deficiency anemia ... discoloration) • Chronic renal ... NailDisorders #Systemic #Secondary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Causes of Intrauterine Growth Restriction / Small for Gestational Age - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Fetal Factors:
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Pre-eclampsia • Renal ... insufficiency ... • Autoimmune disorders ... • Chronic anemia