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

Early am cortisol < 3
Algorithm - Evaluation ... unclear (often the case ... Standard Stim test ... normal adrenal function ... #Algorithm #ACTH
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Tests in the Evaluation ... high T4 +/- T3 → Primary ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
- Differential Diagnosis ... country), thyroid function ... gastric bypass), LFT ... - Bone marrow evaluation ... unclear, or if a primary
Pruritus - Generalized Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Systemic and Primary Causes
== Primary Skin Lesions ==
Macules /
Algorithm - Systemic ... and Primary Causes ... Mellitus Liver Function ... Tests/Enzymes: ... #Algorithm #causes
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... #LFTs #Abnormal ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Causes of Primary Amenorrhea - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
No onset of menarche by age 16 with secondary
Causes of Primary ... - Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm No onset ... Hypothalamic: • Functional ... #Algorithm #Causes
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Algorithm Pinpoint ... Abnormalities in primary ... Fecal occult blood test ... #Algorithm #Causes
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency:
 • ACTH stimulation test - Synthetic ACTH does not stimulate cortisol secretion because
Primary Adrenal ... aldosterone - Low in cases ... autoimmune-mediated primary ... Insufficiency #Evaluation ... #laboratory #diagnosis
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
TB, NTM, PNA • Primary ... parenchyma Diagnosis ... ) • Pulmonary function ... Bronchoscopy Laboratory ... #differential #diagnosis
Pruritus - No Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Blood Glucose:
 • Diabetes Mellitus
Liver Function Tests/Enzymes:
Pruritus - No Primary ... Algorithm Blood ... Mellitus Liver Function ... Tests/Enzymes: ... #Algorithm #causes