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Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical features: 
 - Weight loss, anorexia, Weakness, fatigue, GI distress
 - Hypotension,
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Adrenal Insufficiency Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical suspicion: Weakness, fatigue, nausea, musculoskeletal pain, dizziness, volume depletion, abdominal pain,
Adrenal Insufficiency ... Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Clinical ... hormone (ACTH) stimulation ... #Algorithm #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm
Test 1: Baseline AM Cortisol 
 - Beware of major normal value
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Adrenal Insufficiency ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... ) Test 2: ACTH Stimulation ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #endocrinology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
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Hypernatremia Diagnosis and Workup

Step 1 . Repeat the sodium concentration.
Step 2.  Check plasma osmolality.
NORMAL PLASMA
Repeat the sodium ... HYPOVOLEMIC • extra-renal ... - fevers • renal ... insufficiency ... nephrotic syndrome • renal
Breast Discharge - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
High Prolactin + Normal TSH
 • Microprolactinoma
 • Steroid Hormone Intake
Algorithm High ... Intake • Chronic Renal ... Pregnancy, Breast Stimulation ... Production • Renal ... #Algorithm #Endocrinology
Diagnosis Adrenal Insufficiency - Algorithm

Step 1) Screening Test: 6-8AM Cortisol Level
 - Early morning cortisol levels
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Primary Adrenal Insufficiency
Addison's Disease - Damage of the adrenal glands with lack of cortisol, androgens and
Lung cancer • Renal ... Serum DHEAS Diagnosis ... present - ACTH stimulation ... addisons #disease #endocrinology ... #diagnosis #signs
Hypercalcemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
 • Adenoma
 • Hyperplasia
 • MEN 1 and 2A
Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Primary ... Renal Failure, Post-Renal ... Insufficiency ... #Algorithm #Endocrinology
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
≥100): SIADH, Renal ... Hypothyroidism, Adrenal ... Insufficiency, ... Present (Uosm <100): Renal ... Hypervolemia with poor renal